Mason Arik: Quick Update

Thursday, November 4, 2010

Quick Update

Just wanted to let everyone know. Mason's headache is gone, replaced with a sore throat. I think he has some sinus/cold issues going on? Thanks for checking in and thanks for all the support and kind words. A big hug to our friends. Mason is writing instead of using his voice and the first thing he wrote is Do you have homework for me? Can you write math problems? So, I was thankful to get his school work. Gotta love it!!

2 comments:

KT said...: I'm SO glad today is better! Sending happy thoughts your way! Hope it's a beautiful day.; November 4, 2010 at 10:38 AM
Unknown said...: Hoping today is a wonderful day filled with smiles, hugs and positive energy for all. Thinking of you always.; November 5, 2010 at 7:48 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)