Makenzie had brain surgery Friday morning. The neurosurgeon created a new hole near the bottom of her brain to drain the fluid that had built up and caused the pressure in her brain that was causing her symptoms. It was a high risk surgery because they were operating very close (1mm) to the optic nerves and the main artery that feeds the brain... but she did great through the surgery and has done fairly well as she has recovered, only some headaches and nausea which is to be expected as she adjusts to not having so much pressure in her head... plus she had brain surgery!
She does have what the doctors believe to be low grade, slow growing, benign tumor in her brain. They said it has been there a long time and she may have been born with it. The tumor is blocking the normal flow of fluid in her brain which is what caused the fluid build up. Hopefully, the fluid pressure situation is resolved and now we can focus on the tumor. The doctors believe it is inoperable, they would probably paralyze her if they tried to take it out. During surgery, they did take tissue samples. Next week, we should know the pathology results and get her a PET scan. Then the neuro-oncologists will then use this information to decide how to treat the tumor.
She's been upbeat and positive, a real trooper consider what she went through. We all appreciate, more than you know, the prayers, the visits, and all the help and support that this ward has been so far. Keep praying for her. We'll keep you updated.
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