More details on Vicki's surgery

medlaw2 Says:

Sep 21, 2008 - God Bless Vicki. I wish her well From Chicago Illinois

Killbride Says:

Sep 21, 2008 - Thank you! She is doing very well.

Killbride Says:

Sep 22, 2008 - My bf just landed in Chicago last week after the storm, but he is working in West Virginia for a month. We're from Canada.

weehol Says:

Sep 26, 2008 - thanks for sharing the videos on your daughter. my younger sister had a brain stem tumour also, it was removed successfully. however a few months later another one grew and it unfortunately killed her. seeing how well your daughter has progressed. it is heart warming. all the best :)

Killbride Says:

Sep 26, 2008 - I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. : ((( Was your sister's tumour malignant? It was almost as difficult for us because the medical practices were so below standard. She almost died as a result of their incompetence. They just didn't care to help us.

weehol Says:

Oct 3, 2008 - they dont know what the secondary tumour was. they couldnt biopsy it. it was fibrous instead of a solid mas and wrapped itself round the stem. the radiotherapy aggrivated the tumour instead of shrinking it, and this is what caused her death. wasnt very nice to see her be affected by the radiation like this. she started losing the movements and communication she had re-developed. i wish vicky all the luck in the world, she is a very special girl

Killbride Says:

Jan 9, 2009 - That might have been what they first thought Vicki had. It was either the least worrysome (benign) or the most agressive form of a tumour (malignant) Upon surgery, which healed her by draining the fluid alone, they determined her tumour to be non-cancerous. Shocking enough, it still could have been fatal. Vicki still has some issues with walking, but she's independent now.