After waiting for what felt like years, we were told June 22 what they found and what we were going to do about it. They removed a 6inch, 2.5lb tumor growing out of his right kidney. Obviously his right kidney was also removed in the surgery. It was a Wlims’ tumor. It was/is a stage 3 cancerous tumor that will need chemotherapy and a little radiation. The plan is 25-28 weeks of chemotherapy and the radiation will be determined when we get there. This is not anything a parent wants their baby to go through, but if you could pick a cancer, this is the best one to have, and the kidney is the best organ to attack because you can live with one. Ryan and I took classes on how to live with a chemo baby, and we were very overwhelmed with the 90-something page book we had to use as a reference. It is a lot of information and it is safe to say I have never felt more helpless and stupid in my life! It is like being in school all over again, but knowing if you don’t know something you could potentially harm your child… Our plan from here, was to test the heart on the 27th, and if it is ready, start chemo… unfortunately, we did 2 test Monday (27th) and he is not ready for Chemo… Now, the plan is to re-test the heart Friday, and if it is ready, we will start chemo and HOPEFULLY go home!
This is a picture of Dominick sleeping after surgery and his cool new scar! As they say, “chicks dig scars!” This kid is a CHAMP!
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