Mason Arik: Arrival

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Arrival

I am going to keep this short this evening. We all have had a VERY long day. But we wanted to let everyone know that we arrived safely and started all the paperwork and testing. Everyone is sleeping and getting in some good rest. We will be sure to explain a lot more over the next couple of days. I have read all of our e-mail and facebook comments and the prayers and thoughts are wonderful. We really appreciate what everyone has, is, and will be doing for us during this time. There is not enough thanks. Please keep us in your prayers and thoughts.

1 comment:

Unknown said...: Thanks for updating us all! We continue to pray for you. We had a great afternoon with Maverick today. We hope you are able to get some rest tonight.; April 28, 2010 at 10:14 PM

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About Mason Arik

To continue Mason's dream and his memory, we dedicate this blog to him. He has been diagnosed with Diffuse Pontine Glioma (Brain Tumor) (04/22/10). He courageously battled his cancer for 11 1/2 months. On March 29th, 2011, it was snowing in Heaven. He is and will be missed forever. We will continue to write and share the strength and courage that Mason has taught us as well as the many other lives he has touched, near and far. Links are listed below to provide additional information regarding DIPG.

Discovery of Tumor-Dx April 22, 2010

Beginning in March of 2010, Mason complained of severe headaches, mostly at night. Then the headaches went from 2-3 times a month (over a 2 month period) to every night and more severe, by the 3rd night I contacted his pediatrician. I was told to give him Excedrin Migraine.

But by the next day we were walking to school and he had double vision- Thanks to the school nurse, we scheduled an appointment that day with Sabates eye care. After his eye was dilated they noticed his eyes were shifting. An immediate MRI was scheduled.

After the most agonizing MRI, we went home awaiting the results. That's when we were told it was a tumor (pontine glioma) We waited to visit the doctor before researching the internet. So imagine the shock to hear this is the worst locations to find a tumor, inside the brain stem. (inoperable and unfortunately very serious)