Almost Beat Her Own Record

The surgery to remove her primary tumor in May of 2021 was about 7 hours … today she was just short of a new personal record. Today’s procedure lasted about 6 hours and 40 minutes. 

The surgical team — lead by (Dr.) JFM, as he is affectionately known, and included a second neurosurgeon and an Ear-Nose-Throat surgeon — was able to remove about 70% of the tumor.  The tumor had, in fact, enveloped the optic nerve and interior carotid artery. It had not invaded the membranes that surround the brain. 

Why just 70%?  The goal of this surgery was not curative, or to remove the whole tumor. It would be way too risky considering the optic nerve and carotid artery involvement. The goals were twofold: to relieve the pressure causing the blurred vision and headaches, and to reduce the mass enough that radiation might be effective on what’s left. Sometime after healing she will have the Cyber Knife radiation treatment. 

While she doesn’t have any big, visible incision, her recovery is going to be challenging. It’s going to be two rough weeks and six weeks before everything’s healed up inside. 

As long as everything goes well, she’ll be here at Stanford for the next two to three days. 

She sends her thanks and love to you all!

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  1. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:27 PM

    Sending love and get well wishes♥️

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  2. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:27 PM

    Praise God and thanks God!!

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  3. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:28 PM

    Continued prayers for Kristi and family as you all navigate this. Keep up the good fight! Hugs, love and positive vibes! 🫶

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  4. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:29 PM

    ❤️❤️

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  5. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:30 PM

    Great news! Prayers for a surprisingly easy and quick recovery!

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  6. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:38 PM

    Always in our prayers and we’re encouraged by this update💗. Again thank you for keeping us in the loop. Continued prayers for you Kristi and for Jim. You’re and absolute saint Jim.💗💗

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 6:51 PM

    🙏❤️❤️🙏

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  8. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:00 PM

    Prayers!!

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  9. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:14 PM

    Glad all went well. Sending love and prayers as always. 🙏☝️🙏❤️Aunt Mary

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  10. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:24 PM

    Grateful for the positive news and for the excellent medical care.Sending all our love and continued prayers.

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  11. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 7:47 PM

    You’re in my thoughts and prayers. Keep taking care. My love

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 11:41 PM

    I hope you are able to heal without headaches anymore. You are in my thoughts.

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  13. AnonymousSeptember 25, 2024 at 11:49 PM

    🙏🏼

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2024 at 8:08 AM

    prayers to you Kristi!

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  15. AnonymousSeptember 26, 2024 at 2:22 PM

    I am praying for you 💓

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