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Good results confirmed! On the road again and the week ahead

The official pathology report is as good as I could possibly hope for.  The tumor was a benign grade 1 Gangliocytoma measuring 11mm x 6.6mm (or about 1/2 in x 1/4 in) in the right frontal lobe.  The doctor reiterated that this is very small and had it not been for the upcoming transplant, they would have just monitored its growth over time before taking any action.  But this still comes as a big relief that it wasn't more serious. They removed it entirely and my next step will be a brain MRI in about 6 months which will hopefully end this part of the journey.

I can’t express how fortunate I am to have such great and caring women in my life.  Connie for her unwavering support and always looking out for my best interest.  Tara our daughter and family PA (in process) for her always calm and cheerful demeanor, telling me the story of Phineas Gage, and who believe it or not has medical experience with craniotomies.  And my sister Julie for always being there for me, her concern and medical advice.

Today, October 27th, we packed up the car (again) for the return drive to Houston.  Our plan is to make today the big travel day, driving 11 hours to Dacatur, TX and then finish up the drive to Houston on Wednesday.  We remember seeing an In-n-Out Burger on the drive home so plan on making that dinner.  We're excited for that stop as its been a couple years since we've had In-n-Out.

The brain tumor will end up resulting in exactly a 3 week delay in the process.  I’ll be admitted to the hospital on October 31, rather than October 10 as originally scheduled.  Since all of the pre-testing I went through was within a month of the revised dates, I do not have to repeat those tests other than a COVID test on Wednesday.  

Onward!

Gary



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  1. UnknownOctober 27, 2020 at 2:23 PM

    Excellent Gary. Thank you for the update. Big hugs to you and your family. Belle and Mike

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  2. UnknownOctober 27, 2020 at 2:26 PM

    On a humorous note Gary.....getting to see your brain....wow....now we feel like we really know you! :) :)

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  3. Nort PetrovichOctober 27, 2020 at 3:23 PM

    Good news Gary! As usual you come out smelling like a rose, prayers, love, and safe travels. Watch out for the snow in Amarillo...
    Nort and Susan

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  4. ManiOctober 27, 2020 at 10:46 PM

    Glad to know, Gary! Have a safe travel to Houston. Best wishes ahead of your treatment, it will all be very smooth and successful.

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  5. Sharon SeemannOctober 28, 2020 at 10:36 AM

    Great news Gary. And yes indeed, you are surrounded by incredible people in your life. We think about you and your journey daily. Drive safe and we will be looking for the next update. Hugs to you and Connie.

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  6. UnknownOctober 28, 2020 at 10:59 AM

    That is fantastic news! Thanks for sharing and bragging about your big brains. Go "animal style" on your In-n-Out for a truly gluttonous experience..

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  7. UnknownNovember 2, 2020 at 9:57 AM

    FANTASTIC!

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