Mason Arik: Parade Plans are underway

Monday, September 6, 2010

Parade Plans are underway

Could it be the last box of Chemo? The last round of Chemo arrived. Mason started on Sunday(due to weight loss only 12 pills a day instead of 14). We had a relaxing weekend! Mason had some tired moments but perked up and actually started eating more. Parade plans are in full swing as we are gearing up to spread Childhood Cancer awareness! Can't wait for the Overland Park Downtown Fall Festival, September 25. We have 40 participants and the number keeps climbing. We have a Mustang convertible and trailer for the float. We are searching for a truck to pull the trailer. If you would like to participate/help just send us an email. Both boys are helping in the planning and are excited about handing out awareness fliers and candy.

1 comment:

Svetlana said...: Andria, I would love to help out with things that you need for the parade.; September 9, 2010 at 2:14 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)