Mason Arik: Mason's Favorites

Friday, April 30, 2010

Mason's Favorites

O.k. because people want to know...
Mason loves collecting rocks,keychains,Bakugan and pencils. 5 is his favorite gum.
We currently are loving Blockbuster because the room has a DVD player.

Black Eyed Peas CD or any rock music, he gets to listen to music during his treatments. If I can think of anything else I'll let you know.

He is feeling much better this evening knowing he gets 2 days of rest, he is ready to start treatments and start the countdown. He may get a port on
Monday so he won't have to be poked so many times, he is fine with being sedated anytime he gets a shot. Happy Friday!

3 comments:

Misic Family said...: I hope the weather clears up so you can go to the zoo tomorrow. Have a nice and restful weekend. We are keeping you guys in our prayers daily and are sending you positive thoughts. Zach is writing a letter to Mason right now that I will send to you tomorrow. Don't hesitate to call if there is anything you need, ANYTHING!

Love,
Melissa, Zoran, Aubrey, Zach & Zaylee; April 30, 2010 at 9:30 PM
Amy said...: This message is from Amy, the crossing guard at Brookridge. I was so saddened to hear the news of Mason's illness. This blog is such a great tool to keep Mason's family and friends informed and without you parents having to answer a million questions. Thank you. Mason sounds so brave. My prayers and blessings are with you all. Please tell Mason "hi" from me.; April 30, 2010 at 10:28 PM
Unknown said...: Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! Care packages will be on their way soon!; May 1, 2010 at 5:19 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)