Pathology

On this hot June day, our news of pathology was delivered. It was not what we wanted to hear but at least now we know what we are dealing with and can now begin gathering information to combat it. It is a stage 4 Glioblastoma. We were told that's a broad term with many variations of tumors in the category. The molecular analysis is still pending and could be next week before we hear those particulars. So for now, it's this.

We will be heading back to Nashville next week for our first meeting with the Neuro Oncologist and Radiation Oncologist. A plan will be devised and implemented. We know for sure there will be chemo and radiation. From there, there are hundreds of clinical trials to sift through. It's a lot to unpack. One day at a time.

Dr. Thompson told us in the first meeting he is an optimist and a realist. What I have explained is reality. The positives are his age, the enhancements have been removed (95%+ of the tumor is gone), he's neurological well, and he's otherwise healthy. For this, we are grateful.

Those are the facts. But God. As his mother, I will be cheering him on as I always have at every little league game his entire life. We will be focused. We will be forthright. There are many uncertainities in life. As Kathy Keller says, "God doesn't give us grace for our imagination." He gives it in abundance otherwise.

We love you all and covet your continued prayers as we move forward,
Gretchen