A Decision Made

Dr. Maris - the neuroblastoma guru - has looked at Finn's history and given his recommendation.  And that recommendation is no chemo and no surgery for now, just observation!  Based on the location of the tumor and the fact that what the surgeon did get was completely necrotic, he believes the risk of the surgery far outweighs any potential risk of watching and waiting.

To say I'm relieved would be an understatement!  I was preparing myself for another surgery - and to pack up and take Finn somewhere to get it, and I was really dreading it.  I know there's still a chance that one of his future MRIs might show a change for the worse, and surgery might still be in our future.  But right now everything looks good and there are no major medical interventions in the next month. A world renowned expert believes that serial MRIs are the way to go, and plan that makes sense to me. I'm still going to worry, of course, but for now I'm going to try very hard to live in the moment, and let tomorrow take care of itself.

As I catch up with work, I'm hoping I'll have more time to read and comment on blogs - I've been keeping up with everyone, but I miss being able to comment regularly.  I'm hoping I'll have a little time to read books again, and I'm hoping I'll have lots of time to play with Finn without a cloud of constant worry over my head.

You all have no idea how much your comments over the past month have meant to me.  The words of support really have kept me going and I will forever be thankful for them!