Good news for Mason!! The results of Mason's MRI show that the tumour has shrunk a whole bunch since the first MRI, which means that the chemo is working!!
The Clewis's travelled to Calgary at the end of March to catch the Flames/Oilers game on the 29th. The boys really enjoyed the game, although they were disappointed with the loss. Mason had to be in Edmonton for his MRI on April 1, which went pretty well. Jade tells me Mason isn't even phased by IVs anymore, so the whole MRI thing was a cinch for him. The family then had to wait until this past Saturday (April 5) to get the results of the MRI, which seemed a long wait for them. Mason and his parents met with Dr.Paul, who will be one of the surgeons performing the surgery, on Saturday. They received good news about the results of Mason's chemo, and now know exactly what to expect from the surgery. Dr. Paul is the tumour specialist and has performed the surgery before, and is very confident about it.
They are being admitted to the Stollery Children's Hospital (http://www.stollerykids.com/home.html) on Wednesday, and will meet with the surgical team again then. Mason's surgery is now scheduled for around noon on Thursday, April 10. The Operating Room has been booked for six hours. The first 3.5 hours Dr. McIvor and Dr. Paul will do their part removing the tumour, some bones and placing the plate. The remaining time will be for two plastic surgeons to finish up. It seems like results have been slow in coming, but this is all very positive news for Mason. It looks like all of his hard work fighting the cancer is paying off!
We are hoping to put some updates on the blog the day of the surgery, but I certainly don't want to pressure Jade to be on the phone - she'll have other things on her mind I'm sure. That day, I will be posting information as I hear it, so that everyone will be able to keep up with how Mason is doing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Clewis family this week as Mason undergoes his surgery. Hugs & Kisses to Mason!!
The Clewis's travelled to Calgary at the end of March to catch the Flames/Oilers game on the 29th. The boys really enjoyed the game, although they were disappointed with the loss. Mason had to be in Edmonton for his MRI on April 1, which went pretty well. Jade tells me Mason isn't even phased by IVs anymore, so the whole MRI thing was a cinch for him. The family then had to wait until this past Saturday (April 5) to get the results of the MRI, which seemed a long wait for them. Mason and his parents met with Dr.Paul, who will be one of the surgeons performing the surgery, on Saturday. They received good news about the results of Mason's chemo, and now know exactly what to expect from the surgery. Dr. Paul is the tumour specialist and has performed the surgery before, and is very confident about it.
They are being admitted to the Stollery Children's Hospital (http://www.stollerykids.com/home.html) on Wednesday, and will meet with the surgical team again then. Mason's surgery is now scheduled for around noon on Thursday, April 10. The Operating Room has been booked for six hours. The first 3.5 hours Dr. McIvor and Dr. Paul will do their part removing the tumour, some bones and placing the plate. The remaining time will be for two plastic surgeons to finish up. It seems like results have been slow in coming, but this is all very positive news for Mason. It looks like all of his hard work fighting the cancer is paying off!
We are hoping to put some updates on the blog the day of the surgery, but I certainly don't want to pressure Jade to be on the phone - she'll have other things on her mind I'm sure. That day, I will be posting information as I hear it, so that everyone will be able to keep up with how Mason is doing.
Our thoughts and prayers are with the Clewis family this week as Mason undergoes his surgery. Hugs & Kisses to Mason!!
5 comments:
Wonderful, Wonderful, Wonderful news!!! WOW.....I'm so happy that you received the good news that we have all been praying & hoping for. WAY TO GO MASON!!!! You have all been in my thoughts daily and I will be thinking of you all on Thursday!!!
Take care!!!!
HUGS
KIm & Channing
Hey Mason! What good news! I am so glad to hear that things are looking good! I will be thinking of you all day tomorrow, I think that it sounds like you have some pretty awesome doctors taking care of you. Please give your mom a hug from me, I know that she needs it right about now. I can't wait to see you next week to hang out, please let me know if there is anything you want me to bring you during your stay at the Stollery...any good books, fun games?
See you soon Mason, sending you hugs and love always.
xoxox Ash
Hi Mason (Jade, Justin & Kale too)
You are one awesome kid Mason! Can't wait to hear how you flew through the surgery.
Take care and know we are thinking about you all.
Your Friends,
John & Holli, Carson, Kaleb & Brydon
Great to hear Mason! Good luck with your surgery and it looks like those Flames won one for you!
Greetings Clewis Family!
You are in our thoughts and prayers always but most especially today. Courage and God's Blessings to all of you.
PAX,
Girma, Tania, Ha'Keena, Danamay and Tizita
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