Results and update
14 July 2025
Here are the results. The tumor is called an Astrocytoma, and is classed as a grade four brain cancer. It's very aggressive and fast growing.
They were not able to get all of the tumor out without causing damage to his sight and speech, plus there are loads of micro pieces in there that they couldn't get.
Since then, he started some complimentary medicine, changed his diet, incorporated some fasting and even adopted a puppy (Missy).
All in all besides feeling tired and a bit rundown we were doing really well, doing lots of praying and having faith is what has been getting us through.
We finally got an appt in Christchurch for an MRI and pre Radiation check up/preparation on the 26th June, arriving back to Motueka during the recent flood, had to stay with some friends overnight as our place like many others was without power and lacking accessibility, however not damaged thankfully.
Went off to Hanmer for a family holiday as Stacy was feeling quite well at the time and we wanted to create more memories during those times. While we were down there we received the results of the MRI.
Unfortunately it's bad news again, the tumor grew back to approx 7cm by 4cm and needed another urgent operation before starting radiation. So it was back up to Wellington where they were able to take out 95% of it this time. He's been back at home for a few days, the recovery is harder this time which is to be expected. Waiting on Radiation Appt in Christchurch in the next 2 weeks.