Updates will be below
I just spoke to Heather on the phone. She received the radiologist report on the MRI. Her appointment with the neurologist has been pushed to this afternoon. After he saw her scans, he wanted to see her this afternoon instead. She does not have an appointment time. She is basically on call. When he gets out of his morning surgery, his office will call her and tell her to come in.
This is what the radiologist’s report said:
There is a mass in the left frontal lobe adjacent to the falx and incorporating the cingulate gyrus. It is exerting a mass effect on the interior corpus colosum. The mass is most consistent with a low-medium grade glioma.
I will keep you all updated. Please pray this afternoon as she meets with the neurologist.
*******************************Update at 12:15pm**************************
Her appointment with the neurologist is at 1:15pm.
*******************************Update at 3:45pm**************************
She has a brain tumor. It is inoperable. The doctor wants to do a brain biopsy to find out what kind of tumor it is. That will most likely be done next week. If the tissue comes back normal, they will do nothing except continue to watch it via MRI. If it comes back what abnormal, She will have radiation. And if the radiation does not work, she will begin chemotherapy. She has an ENT appointment at 4pm today (see sidenote) and an EEG in the morning. Here is a picture of the scan that she sent to me and gave me permission to post here —-> Click Here.
A cool side note: The dizziness is not related to the tumor. If she had not been dizzy, the tumor would not have been discovered. Go God, right?
-Laura
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Thanks for the update.
Heather, I’ve put a prayer request on my blog -hope it’s ok. Praying…
Jennifer
Just found out–praying.
Keeping up the prayers this morning.
I just found out from Sprittibee’s post– so sorry to hear the news. I will be praying for clarity in the diagnosis so that you will be seek the right treatment.
Acknowledge the Father’s presence in your life. He is with you.
Praying for you, Heather.
And your healing.
And your peace.
And your family.
God is God. Even now.
I am so sorry for this in your life.
Praying-
Jacque
I know there really aren’t words sufficient enough to say how truly sorry I am for what you are going through, but I did want you to know that I’m praying for you, and for your family.
Our prayers are with you. It is an awful beast to fight. We are with you.
I am so glad that the Doctors are responding to this quickly. It would have been nearly impossible to wait…even 24 hours…to see the Neurologist. THIS is an answer to prayer alone. Now….for the miracle!
Praying.
Diane
Thanks for the update Laura. Still praying constantly.
Love and hugs,
I just read this from a friends blog on HSB. My heart and prayers are with you today, Heather.
In much prayer…
Thank you, Laura.
Heather, my prayers continue and {{{{{HEATHER}}}}}
Heather, we are praying for you here. Cancer is a hard road to walk. You will be constantly in our thoughts.
I’m praying for you and your family.
I just was referred to your blog by Mayhem & MIracles. I am so sorry and I will pray for you and your family that God will be your strength and will heal you.
Came by way of 5 mins for Mom will add you to my prayer list immediately.
I just popped over at Tiany’s blog and she spoke of your prayer request…I will be praying.
And as hard as this is to say, here goes:
Nothing, NOTHING happens outside of the will of God. I truly believe this with my whole being and tears in my eyes.
I will be praying for you, your husband and your family… this is a hard lot to swallow. I can’t even imagine what you and your family are going through.
Prayfully,
Heather
Praying for the peace that passes all understanding, as well as wisdom and discernment. Awed by the truth you stated: “God is good. All the time.” Hide yourself in His loving arms.
I will definitely keep you in prayer today Heather. I wanted to share with you the web site of the American Brain Tumor Association. My mother had a brain tumor 9 years ago that caused a lot of problems and this group was very helpful to me and my sister. Perhaps it will be useful to you as well. I hope so.
God is faithful to His promises! I know He’s promised peace and healing in His Word. That’s what I’m believing for you! (fwiw, I blogged about you, too…so we’ll have more people boldly entering the throneroom!)
Praying still.
A link to my call for prayer:
http://thoughtfulmom.blogspot.com/2007/04/especiallyheather.html
Continuing to pray. Lord thank you that Heather’s doctors seem to be moving on this quickly. Give them wisdom to deal with the situation correctly. I pray for Heather’s speedy recovery and complete healing.
Amen
Just seeing this now. Please know I am praying for you and your family. I know there are no words that can make you feel better but I hope all the prayers going up for you are felt.
I am praying. As a mother with a special needs child my biggest fear is not being here to take care of him as only a mother can. I’ll be reading for updates. melody
Loving Heavenly Father, Please, hold Heather close to You and wrap Your loving arms around her. Be her strength and her breath of life. Touch upon her brain and pour Your healing into her and make her completely well. You are our Healer! Please, be with the doctors giving them wisdom and tender loving care of Heather. Strengthen and renew her moment by moment. You are our Breath of Life! Thank You Jesus for being with us every moment. In Jesus’ precious name, Amen
Praying for you, for your family and your doctors. May you find strength and peace with whatever the future holds.
I am new to your blog.I found you on another blog. I will be praying for you. I will be keeping track of you too.
Kristy
“kinley”
Thanks for the updates, Laura. I am praying, and will keep praying.
Heather,
Like many I am praying, checking here, praying some more, checking here, praying again…
You are never far from my thoughts and heart today.
dawnz
Just caught up…PRAYING
Continuing to pray.
May you feel His presence,
may you and your family experience
an abundance of His peace and provision.
May you walk through these unbelieveable moments believing that He walks with you.
Emmanuel.
I am so sorry to hear this news! I will keep you in my prayers! Even though I have never met you personally, I know through following your blog that you are a strong person! Keep your chin up and don’t let this bump in the road weaken your spirit! I will keep you in my prayers!
Thank you Laura for the updates…
Many many prayers and much love to you Heather.
xoxoxo
Karen
Heather:
I just saw this on The Rebelution’s site. I’ll be praying for you continuously. We serve a huge God.
Your sister in Christ
Dear Heather, I have been reading about your family for awhile and praying for little Emma Grace. Now, I will be praying for you as well. I will check in daily to know how to pray. God will hold you firmly and lovingly in His hand through this. In His Grace, Laurie
I pray all will go well for you.
I will be praying that the Lord’s mercy and grace will be all sufficient for you during your times of weekness and discomfort. We will start a prayer chain at our church as well.
Love & prayers,
Lori
Praying for you and your family!
Praying…and thanks, sweet Laura, for the updates….
I just found out about your tumor, I am so sorry! I wish I could say more…I wish I could help you in some way…so I will pray. Love and hugs from Tennessee!
I read about this on Elizabeth Foss’s website. You have my fervent prayers.
Oh Heather……sweetie. I’m praying for you. I’m praying my hardest. Oh sweetie, I’m in tears. =( I’m so sorry. If there’s anything I can do, I’ll do it. I’ll even fly down there and help in any way I can. Just let me know. Until then, I’ll be pounding on Heaven’s doors with my prayers.
Dearest Heather, I am praying for you and your family. I am crying at this news and my heart is so heavy for you and your amazing family.
Heather,
I just found out last night. I am praying for you and your family. I have put a prayer request on my blog for you. I will also put a prayer request for you where ever it is possible and available. There is Power in Prayer. I will not stop Praying until the LORD tells me you and your family will be OK.
~JEN
Heather- I love you. You know that. We are both in the grips of potentially deadly things today. I’m praying for you. I’m praying for me. Our familes, our husbands. DIfferent situations, same path.
You Are Not Alone Sister. I’m right next to you, so is God.
Heather,
I am praying so much for you today. I am so sorry. I found out about this via an email about blog design business, and my husband and I prayed for you last night. Then today when looking through blog land, I came across a prayer request for you and finally figured out this was you. My heart breaks for you. I am so sorry I bothered you about my blog design. I will be praying for you and thinking of you.
Dear Heather – Cyber Hugs and Kisses.
Our household will be holding you up in prayer.
My thoughts are prayers are with you, praying for the best news possible!
Followed a link here from Elizabeth Foss. My prayers are with you and your family, both for your healing and for complete freedom from anxiety.
Praying right now!