Posted on 04/12/2012 2:46:13 PM PDT by mills044
Thanks for sharing the news with us here on FR. That’s great news! And, within the next decade, remember, science and technology will continue to find even more ways to treat a possible recurrence.
Nikki is doing well- we have rented a house in Rochester, mn,odor 6 weeks,’so that she can do her daily radiation at a world class facility. It is still a very daunting prognosis, however: only 50% of people with this kind of tumor will survive 5 years.
But, we feel that Nikki will be on the good side of the line, and we pray every day for complete healing.
Thank you again! Free republic is such a wonderful gathering of good people. Your kind words and prayers are so very appreciated.
Mills044
Stardust- just wanted to send you an update, as you were kind enough to pray for us in our hour of need. As were so many others! What a wonderul community this forum is.
My wife and I have rented a house by the mayo clinic in Rochester mn, for Nikki’s 6 week radiation regiment. They removed 95% of a type II fibrillary astrocytoma, and the goal of radiation is to neutralize the relishing portion so that the maximum non regrowth period occurs. It is still a very scary diagnosis: 50% mortality rate for 5 years.
The power of prayer has guided us here and has strengthened us. Nikki is so very brave and strong. People tell me I am doing a good job coordinating everything medical/family/work/etc but I tell them I’m only doing what we must. Can you please continue to keep us in your prayers? They do help and we need all the help we can get!
Thank you again. I greatly repect your freeping, and your humanity and kindness. Please pass the word If you can? Not sure of the best way to update the dozens of perfect strangers who helped us. We are so grateful.
Mills044
StarWISE, rather. Dang iPhone autocorrect!
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