Mason Arik: Two week Break

Tuesday, July 6, 2010

Two week Break

Monday was a wonderful evening, we watched the fireworks at Corporate Woods. Snow cones added smiles and singing under the stars while waiting for the show! Loved every minute!
Mason is glad to be free of Chemo for 2 weeks!!! (until July 20) He got his blood drawn today, a little more nervous - a long wait rattled his nerves. And his taste buds are off; he lost three pounds this week, he is hungry but no desire to eat. Thanks for all the prayers and for everyone taking part in the group prayer. Mason's first MRI since treatment is July 13, we fly to Memphis. Your prayers and support mean the world to us.

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Anonymous said...: Your picture of singing under the stars really captured the spirit of that moment. Looks like you had drums, guitar and Allyson looks like she has a great set of pipes! I am praying that the treatment has worked miracles and good results bring some renewed strength to Mason. He is an incredible young man! Have you all in my thoughts every day. Have a safe trip!; July 7, 2010 at 6:32 AM

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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)