Setbacks

Friends of Karyn,
Today we're learning another painful lesson in the book of life. With as much energy as Karyn has put into this fight, and as much energy as we've pushed it, Karyn and Julian are now facing an undeserved setback in her progress. Last week, Karyn experienced headaches and blurred vision. Concerned, they went to the doctor on Monday and unfortunately found another mass on her brain. Below are details that Jacqui sent out in an email this morning.

They went to the hospital today to get the results of her follow-up MRI and the news was not good. The oncologist saw a mass in her brain almost twice the original size. She called in Dr Parsa to talk to Karyn and Jules. He advised that she be admitted right away so they can prep her for surgery.

Karyn is back in the hospital now and surgery is most likely scheduled for Thursday.

Parsa said that it could be one of two things. It could be a collection of dead brain matter that has collected in the cavity, in which case, he would just "vacuum it out". Or it could be an incredibly aggressive return of the tumor. They won't know until they go in again.

Now more than ever , Julian and Karyn need our love and support. I did talk to her about the healing circle and birthday tea. I told her that we would postpone it until next month and then we'd celebrate her birthday then.

Karyn sounded ok. Scared about having to go through surgery recovery again, but brave and positive.

This news is unbelievable, unacceptable and not fair. It's Karyn's birthday tomorrow.

I'll let you guys know if i hear anything else but i'm going to try and lay low again and not bother them unless they call me. Please let the group know if any of you hear from them.

love and health to karyn