The diagnosis...

So we met with the Neuro-oncologists yesterday to confirm the diagnosis of medulloblastoma, specifically anaplastic, a particularly aggressive type of brain cancer.

We outlined a rough treatment plan:

1. Recuperate and recover for 3-4 weeks
2. Repeat spinal MRI to ensure no tumors in the spine
3. Get spinal tap to test for tumor cells in spinal fluid
4. Insert a port (think semi-permanent IV, "portal" to your body) for future ease of treatment
5. Start radiation therapy
• Mon-Fri for 6 weeks, ~15-20 min sessions
• Weekly clinic visits
• Target the whole brain and spine
6. 4-week break with no treatment
7. MRI
8. Start chemotherapy
• 6 cycles of chemo, 28 days apart, will last about 6-7 months
• 2-3 days for each cycle at the hospital
9. MRI every 3 months after treatment
10. Live a full, happy, spunky life

It's daunting. I wish I could just fast-forward thru 2013. But we will get through this. There is no other option. 

more to come...