Mason Arik: Ready, Take Off

Monday, May 17, 2010

Ready, Take Off

Dad should be arriving in Kansas City this evening. What a wonderful airline service, Sea Port. Ally and Mason got to see the plane dad flew home in. Ally kept saying"Ready, Take Off" Then she begged over and over to fly home. But only dad went home this time. Now we are relaxing before dinner. Another Spongebob sticker for the radiation treatment calendar, start of third week, six weeks total. Chemo is twice a day 10 am and 10 pm. We are hoping the last day here will be around June 15.

3 comments:

Anonymous said...: We're counting down with you. Spongebob stickers--perfect!; May 17, 2010 at 4:52 PM
Amy said...: You'll be home for Mason's birthday. That is wonderful!; May 17, 2010 at 5:16 PM
Kirsten said...: You got some smiles today!; May 17, 2010 at 9:38 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)