Today, Gerry's appointment was full of details - here are a few:
- The name of the tumor is acoustic neuroma (schwannoma)
- Possible surgery date is Tues, March 20. We will have this confirmed Tues. or Wed.
- Surgery will be at Kaiser Sunnyside Hospital
- Dr. Polin, chief of neurosurgery at Kaiser, and Dr Ono, the most experienced neurosurgeon in this sort of tumor in the Portland area, will be the team for this surgery.
- There will be a nerve monitoring team from OHSU for the surgery.
- Some radiation after surgery to remove any remaining tumor.
3 major concerns (prayer requests) about surgery:
- Damage to the facial nerve causing paralysis. 25% - 33%
- Damage to the swallowing nerve
- Damage to a major artery causing a massive stroke - slight
Thank you for praying with us. Gerry and I treasure the love and support you are showering upon us. We praise God for His comfort.
Debbie and Gerry
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