biopsy
Posted by Natasha Watt on Jul 07, 2011
On Monday July 4th, Michi and Aimee met with some of Stella’s doctors to address her case. They discussed performing a biopsy on the tumor, as well as the two different biopsy methods that could be used. The purpose of the biopsy is to 100% determine the type of tumor Stella has, although the doctors still feel their primary diagnosis is most probable. The first biopsy method would involve drilling a hole in Stella's skull and would risk possible damage to areas of her brain. This method would also require her to have a shunt put in after the procedure. With this method the doctors would have access to all areas of her tumor. The second method is less invasive. With this procedure a needle would be inserted into her neck and directly into the tumor. While the doctors would have less access to the tumor with this method, they feel that they will be able to get the sample they need for confirmation of the exact kind of cancer Stella has.
After some discussion Michi and Aimee have decided to proceed with the less invasive biopsy. Stella’s biopsy is currently scheduled for Friday July 8th, and she will have to stay in Sick Kids for a day or so afterward to check for bleeding and infection. It will be seven days before the results of the biopsy come in.
Once again Aimee and Michi would like to thank everyone for all their love, thoughts, care and support in this difficult time.
Comments (13)
Rob D:
Jul 11, 2011 at 05:31 PM
Lots of love to Stella and the family. Stay strong - love the Drynans.
Lisa:
Jul 09, 2011 at 12:04 PM
Thinking of Stella and sending lots of love!
Steve Brazeau:
Jul 08, 2011 at 06:51 PM
I'm thinking and praying for Stella. Stay strong lil one
Ava Stone:
Jul 08, 2011 at 02:45 PM
After visiting with you on Sunday I have Stella's beautiful face imprinted in my mind and soul and have had all my spiritual sisters praying on this day for the possible glimmer of hope. I love you all...
Nancy Papa:
Jul 08, 2011 at 09:41 AM
Thinking of Stella and praying for her everyday.
Serra:
Jul 08, 2011 at 09:35 AM
My thoughts and prayers are with you all. Best of luck today.
Ashley Grant:
Jul 08, 2011 at 09:30 AM
Mishi, Aimee and Stella...thinking of you constantly and sending all of the love and strength in the world! xoxo
Kim and Doug:
Jul 08, 2011 at 08:20 AM
Wishing you all lots of strength and luck today. Thinking of you always.
Lots of love from your twin and neighbour.
Max:
Jul 08, 2011 at 12:25 AM
Holding you all in prayers and sending positive energy to you and the medical team.
Vashti:
Jul 07, 2011 at 11:58 PM
Sending light and love to Stella, and to your family, and to the staff at Sick Kids too ;)
Thanks for keeping us informed.
x's and o's
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