Brandon, the latest...Update 1/5 post 8

[Laura's Babies]

TODAY~

He had his appointment in Seattle with the doctors this morning and was there all day. His doctor conferred with about 15 other doctors and here is what they think... They think the tumor on his brain stem was a shoot off from the one on his frontol lobe, cells or something created the brain brain stem tumor. This tumor could spread in the fluid from the rupture so they will watch that close (that has been my concern every since I heard the word "ruptured"). They said it will go to his spine if it spreads so they will be watching that. They didn't say that tumor was cancer but "cancer like".. Treatment will be radiation for 6 weeks then oral chemo for a year and close watching.

His doctor is going to assign him a case worker and see if they can get him on SSI!

[Catty1]

HUGS and prayers for Brandon! It sounds like his medical team is on top of things.

I hope he gets SSI. It isn't a fortune, but would sure be great to have some money coming in while he is going through treatment and recuperating from it too.

Praying for quick and permanent healing.

[Medusa]

I was so glad to see an update about Brandon and then my heart sank when I read about the accident. However, I'm glad that he's ok and that he has a good team of doctors. Good grief, this boy has been through it! An extra special prayer is going up for him tonight, Laura. Keep the faythe.