Hey friends & family!
A few quick updates including a fun surprise sent from Jack's favorite sweet spot!
Mary talked with Dr. Claire last yesterday afternoon, and got some new info. One of the biggest things on our minds (and probably yours too) has been...
So, what's the deal with the biopsy?
Dr. Boydston reviewed Jack's case with several surgeon's this week and they feel confident about taking a biopsy SAFELY. From what we know, one of Dr. Boydston's fellow surgeon's will be doing the biopsy, as he has had more experience with this specific location.
A group of surgeons, including Dr. Boydston are going to meet on Monday to talk more about the procedure and take a look at the OR schedule to make sure they can get Jack in soon. If for some reason there isn't an opening within a comfortable time frame, they will forego the biopsy and begin radiation.
Dr. Claire did reinforce that the benefit of the biopsy is to help her team of oncologists determine the specific chemo treatment to partner with the radiation. If we skip the biopsy, they will decide a protocol based on all the information to date.
One thing we hope to more about today is...
What kind of radiation?
The team of radiation specialists are meeting today, and we are hoping to hear from them as to what they would recommend for Jack. They are considering every option under the Sun, including those that are outside of CHOA & Georgia in general. We have let the entire doc team know that we are willing to travel, if that is what's best.
While we are all ready to get started on treatments... the shining light behind all the medical terminology is that...
Jack is still making us laugh!
Most of you know his sense of humor, and please be aware that no amount of steroids or pain relief medicine or waiting for doctors to call is going to hold him down. He is still cracking jokes and making us laugh till our tummies hurt - even without trying.
And yesterday, a much awaited treat (pun intended!) arrived to Jack.... a Bruster's Ice Cream Cake! An added blessing was that the couple who delivered the cake on behalf of Bruster's, actually knew Jack & the fam from Cherokee Christian. What an awesome visit it was - thank you Bruster's for always bringing smiles and delicious ice cream to our lives. :)
(SIDE NOTE: If you don't know the backstory on Jack and Bruce (the founder of this cold, creamy heaven), please ask. Mary tells it better... but I can do my best!
Again, thanks to everyone who is praying & starting prayer chains, calling & texting words of encouragement, posting replies to the blog, sharing information with others, bringing us home-cooked meals, and overall just being the supportive extended family that you are.
We LOVE you all.
XO
april (on behalf of all the gardners)
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