Some of the test results came back from the Mayo Clinic. It is a cancerous tumor and when a bit more info comes in they will make up a specific care plan for Meg.
As for now she is staying positive and still in recovery mode. At this point Meg will take on whatever comes her way and keep moving forward.
Thank you all for your support and love, it truly has bouyied Meg. As you know so much of getting through an illness is staying positive and surrounding yourself with positive, caring people. Meg is so grateful to live in this community where there has been a wonderful support system that surrounded her.
There may not be another update for a while, as Meg is recovering well and will embark on the next part of her journey. Please keep Meg in your thoughts and Prayers. Thank you!
Saturday, April 6, 2013
Thursday, April 4, 2013
Here we are...
I know that we are all anxious now to hear what the next step for Meg is. This is where we stand:
A section of the tumor has been sent off to the Mayo Clinic for further testing. We should get some initial results in a few days, and then more specific results a couple of days following that.
The way that Dr. Lerch (Meg's dad) explained it to me is, " we have the tumor, now we have to find out it's make, model and year." Then the doctors will be able to make a specific care plan for Meg.
At this point it could be anywhere from
a) the tumor is out and is not the kind to have traveled elsewhere in the brain and Meg will just get periodic MRIs to make sure there is no recurrence.
- to-
b) It is an aggressive tumor and Meg starts hammering back with the best cancer treatments there are.
It is really really really hard to just wait, but for now that's what we do. Meg has had a GREAT surgery (Thank you Dr. Brewington) and is recovering fantastically.
Now we just wait, stay positive and know that whatever comes, Meg will be able to approach it with her same positive attitude and with all of us to keep her afloat.
Thanks so much for keeping Meg in your thoughts, and keep it up!
A section of the tumor has been sent off to the Mayo Clinic for further testing. We should get some initial results in a few days, and then more specific results a couple of days following that.
The way that Dr. Lerch (Meg's dad) explained it to me is, " we have the tumor, now we have to find out it's make, model and year." Then the doctors will be able to make a specific care plan for Meg.
At this point it could be anywhere from
a) the tumor is out and is not the kind to have traveled elsewhere in the brain and Meg will just get periodic MRIs to make sure there is no recurrence.
- to-
b) It is an aggressive tumor and Meg starts hammering back with the best cancer treatments there are.
It is really really really hard to just wait, but for now that's what we do. Meg has had a GREAT surgery (Thank you Dr. Brewington) and is recovering fantastically.
Now we just wait, stay positive and know that whatever comes, Meg will be able to approach it with her same positive attitude and with all of us to keep her afloat.
Thanks so much for keeping Meg in your thoughts, and keep it up!
Wednesday, April 3, 2013
Great Recovery!
Meg is pretty much a super hero and is moving out of ICU right now. She will be moved into Room 413 and can have visitors this afternoon. Please be cautious and limit your time so she doesn't get too tired though! Even Super Man took naps...
Meg really is having a great recovery, she was able to eat a bagel for breakfast and there is very little swelling. She sat up and is totally with it.
Thanks friends and family for all of the support!
Meg really is having a great recovery, she was able to eat a bagel for breakfast and there is very little swelling. She sat up and is totally with it.
Thanks friends and family for all of the support!
Tuesday, April 2, 2013
Meg is out of surgery!!!
Everything went well and she is in Recovery. She will be able to move into intensive care in an hour or two. No visitors until tomorrow.
The hospital couldn't draw a conclusion as to whether the tumor is malignant or not; they will send it to the Mayo and find out in a couple of days.
The surgeon said everything went smoothly and as well as it could have!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!
Everything went well and she is in Recovery. She will be able to move into intensive care in an hour or two. No visitors until tomorrow.
The hospital couldn't draw a conclusion as to whether the tumor is malignant or not; they will send it to the Mayo and find out in a couple of days.
The surgeon said everything went smoothly and as well as it could have!!!
YEAH!!!!!!!
progress...
The latest:
Everything is going well. They have removed a section of the tumor and will send it to the lab to be evaluated. They should learn more in the next hour or two.
Going well!!!!
Thanks!!!
Everything is going well. They have removed a section of the tumor and will send it to the lab to be evaluated. They should learn more in the next hour or two.
Going well!!!!
Thanks!!!
Gettin' Busy...
HERE WE GO!!!
Meg went in for Pre-Op stuff at 7 this morning. (As far as I could tell all they did was put Cherios all over her face.) She is unstoppably positive. She looked great. Meg is ready to do what needs to be done and do it with all her might (which is considerable.)
Anders, Heidi, Lee, Carol and Tim were by her side all morning.
We won't hear anything until later this afternoon but I PROMISE to update ASAP. Keep those spirits high and send positive thoughts.
Wednesday, March 27, 2013
Switching things up...
NEWS UPDATE:
Meg's surgery has been moved to Tuesday, April 2 at 10:30am. Still at St. Pat's. Dr. Brewington is making sure the surgery day is completely clear for him and that Meg & Anders can have continuity of care for recovery.
Just to give everyone an idea of what the surgery week will probably look like for Meg...
Monday: chillin', hanging with the fam. Probably get out for a run. Much of the usual...
Tuesday: Surgery. She should be out of surgery early evening and will be moved into Intensive Care.
Wednesday: If all looks good, Meg could be moved that evening to a regular recovery room, but they might decide to keep her in Intensive another night.
Thursday: Probably already is or will be moved into regular recovery room. Maybe will try out the hospital food, I know Meg loves applesauce!
Friday: much of the same, hoping Friday is softened peaches day.
Saturday or Sunday (maybe Monday): Go home! (Now the real treat...Anders will be cooking for her. I bet she'll miss those soft peaches...)
Meg's parents will be coming in this weekend and will get to spend a bonus Easter with her! We are wishing them smooth travels.
Dr. & Mrs. Lerch - there are lots of offers for places to stay and vehicles to use while here, our community is here ready to support you!!
**Because I am super Blog Savvy, I don't know if it is possible to get alerts when I make a post. Does anyone out there know how? I saw that I have a follower (awesome.) But I don't know what that means. I will try to post every day or every other day, and of course when there is news. Thanks!
Meg's surgery has been moved to Tuesday, April 2 at 10:30am. Still at St. Pat's. Dr. Brewington is making sure the surgery day is completely clear for him and that Meg & Anders can have continuity of care for recovery.
Just to give everyone an idea of what the surgery week will probably look like for Meg...
Monday: chillin', hanging with the fam. Probably get out for a run. Much of the usual...
Tuesday: Surgery. She should be out of surgery early evening and will be moved into Intensive Care.
Wednesday: If all looks good, Meg could be moved that evening to a regular recovery room, but they might decide to keep her in Intensive another night.
Thursday: Probably already is or will be moved into regular recovery room. Maybe will try out the hospital food, I know Meg loves applesauce!
Friday: much of the same, hoping Friday is softened peaches day.
Saturday or Sunday (maybe Monday): Go home! (Now the real treat...Anders will be cooking for her. I bet she'll miss those soft peaches...)
Meg's parents will be coming in this weekend and will get to spend a bonus Easter with her! We are wishing them smooth travels.
Dr. & Mrs. Lerch - there are lots of offers for places to stay and vehicles to use while here, our community is here ready to support you!!
**Because I am super Blog Savvy, I don't know if it is possible to get alerts when I make a post. Does anyone out there know how? I saw that I have a follower (awesome.) But I don't know what that means. I will try to post every day or every other day, and of course when there is news. Thanks!
Monday, March 25, 2013
A little news...
As of this afternoon Meg and Anders have scheduled Meg's surgery for next Monday, April 1st here in Missoula. (This is subject to change, but is at this point most likely. :))
Here's some info that we have gotten from Dr. Brewington:
Meg has a tumor in her left frontal lobe. It is a large tumor. During surgery they will remove much of Meg's frontal lobe. It is unclear whether it is cancerous or not, although it is likely, based on how it has grown and appears.
The positive:
1. The tumor has been slow growing, which is very good.
2. If you are going to get a brain tumor, then the front left lobe is a good place to get one.
3. It appears to be a good (consistency?), that makes it more likely to be able to be removed.
4. It has not thus far impacted Meg's motor skills area of the brain.
5. Meg is young, positive, strong, and a female.
6. Meg has so many people who LOVE and support her.
Meg is unbelievably positive and feeling good; still out for runs and at work! :)
* Lots of great friends have offered to start a meal train! Meg and Anders are super appreciative :) At this point though, it is not necessary. They have lots of family in and they are feeding them more than they can eat! (Plus, have you ever seen Anders eat anything but baby carrots and a burger?) But thank you!!! If it gets to a point where we do want to start meals, then I will post here and we can sign up.
Please pass this blog address on to anyone who has questions or is looking for answers!! It is so hard to love someone, not want to bug them, but not have any answers. People can also email me (Em Kendrick) if you have any questions or ideas: akendrick99 at msn. com. If you have any good pictures you want me to share send them along!
And a general disclaimer: I am getting info second or third hand, so I'm sure that my interpretation is not always going to be 100% accurate. Hopefully it is helpful though. :)
THANK YOU FRIENDS!!! Keep sending positive thoughts!!!!
Here's some info that we have gotten from Dr. Brewington:
Meg has a tumor in her left frontal lobe. It is a large tumor. During surgery they will remove much of Meg's frontal lobe. It is unclear whether it is cancerous or not, although it is likely, based on how it has grown and appears.
The positive:
1. The tumor has been slow growing, which is very good.
2. If you are going to get a brain tumor, then the front left lobe is a good place to get one.
3. It appears to be a good (consistency?), that makes it more likely to be able to be removed.
4. It has not thus far impacted Meg's motor skills area of the brain.
5. Meg is young, positive, strong, and a female.
6. Meg has so many people who LOVE and support her.
Meg is unbelievably positive and feeling good; still out for runs and at work! :)
* Lots of great friends have offered to start a meal train! Meg and Anders are super appreciative :) At this point though, it is not necessary. They have lots of family in and they are feeding them more than they can eat! (Plus, have you ever seen Anders eat anything but baby carrots and a burger?) But thank you!!! If it gets to a point where we do want to start meals, then I will post here and we can sign up.
Please pass this blog address on to anyone who has questions or is looking for answers!! It is so hard to love someone, not want to bug them, but not have any answers. People can also email me (Em Kendrick) if you have any questions or ideas: akendrick99 at msn. com. If you have any good pictures you want me to share send them along!
And a general disclaimer: I am getting info second or third hand, so I'm sure that my interpretation is not always going to be 100% accurate. Hopefully it is helpful though. :)
THANK YOU FRIENDS!!! Keep sending positive thoughts!!!!
Here we go...
Thanks for checking in on Meg -
As you can see today she is looking lovely in grey and a big smile.
We will keep you posted!
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