Mason Arik: Chiefs Victory

Monday, October 25, 2010

Chiefs Victory

What a great weekend!! Still smiling!! We had a fabulous time at the Chiefs game Sunday. A big thanks to the Chiefs organization. We loved every minute, donuts, tailgating, a walk on the field, stadium food, the loudest stadium in the NFL , a winning game, a beautiful Fall day. GO Chiefs!!! 42-20! And thanks to the NFL referee for an added smile. We all created some wonderful memories! Maverick even wants to play in the NFL someday, and Mason your smile is priceless.

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Unknown said...: What a great day it was for your family!!! The person that organized that is an awesome person it sounds like!!! Glad to see smiles all around. Sounds like an awesome start to a fun week!; October 25, 2010 at 6:50 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)