Yesterday Mike and I met with Luke's surgeon Dr. Abramson. The good news is she is ready to remove Luke's tumor, the bad news is the tumor is still the same size...actually a few millimeters larger than at diagnosis. This was very disappointing news because I really felt from the feel of his tummy the tumor was changing. They warned us from the beginning this may be the case (little to no shrinkage), but they had to try chemotherapy before moving forward with surgery. The surgery will be 6-8 hours long...I'm trying to hold back tears just writing this...I'm so glad he is having it removed but so wishing I could go through it for him.
Today Lukas had his MIBG scan. He had to have the sleepy medicine again. He was goofing around messing up my hair, right up until he fell asleep. He's such a champ. Or as Mike called him, a superstar!
Admit to the hospital -Monday, June 22
Surgery -Tuesday, June 23
Luke's Journey
- Mike and Erica
- An information & update page about Luke and his family’s journey through discovery, and treatment of his tummy "bump". AKA abdominal mass.
Dear family,
ReplyDeleteHang in there. The surgery will be here soon and then behind you faster than you can believe. We'll just continue to pray that the tummy bump will be removed without complication! He is at work in so many more ways than is apparent. You are all loved and lifted up continually!