Pearce p1

We just met with the pediatric neurologist. The blood work they did on Pearce ruled out some types of tumors that would require chemotherapy and/or radiation. The blood work doesn't rule out all tumors that could require chemotherapy or radiation but some. So, regardless, we find that encouraging. Pearce will have an MRI later today which should tell us if the mass is a different type of tumor which could also require intervention (chemotherapy, radiation or possibly surgery). We won't know the results from the MRI until tomorrow. Ugh. Regardless of the MRI results, they neurologist will operate on Pearce on Tuesday to create a byway for the fluid in his brain. The lack of flow due to the mass is causing his headaches and back pain now. They need to alleviate the intracranial hypertension. We were really encouraged that the doctor said it very possible that they will alleviate that pressure and then just watch the mass with regular MRIs. Again, that's depending on what the MRI shows. Thank you again for your prayers!