quick update

Hi all, hope everyone is doing well. Haven't had a chance to post a recent update, so here's the latest.

Sierra had her urology appointment last week, and then had an ultrasound a few days later. The original MRI that was done in Oakland showed there was blood flowing through the lesion on her kidney, which meant another tumor. Ultrasound was sketchy, so they weren't sure what it was exactly. The follow up ultrasound showed it to be a cyst. Urologist says she's too young to be having kidney cysts, but for now, we're thankful that it's not another tumor. We'll deal with any issues that come from having cysts this young later.

Yesterday, she had an oncology and neurosurgery appointment in Oakland. The oncology appointment went well and was a positive experience, considering. Dr. Hastings agrees, that for now, we should continue watching those left over tumor cells, and hold off on chemo and radiation. She feels that enough of the tumor was removed that it could be a long while before there are changes or regrowth. She also said that Sierra didn't have a particular gene make up that predisposes these tumors to grow and mutate rapidly. Neurosurgery just checked her incision...all is well there.

Last week was hell for Sierra. She was not doing well, at all. Debilitating headaches and dizziness that left her in bed most of the day...every day.
The last three days have been a little better...shorter episodes of dizziness and pain, and she's able to get up and function. So thankful for these okay moments.

Thank you for the continued prayers and support. They help carry us through some of these darkest moments.