The Amazing Shrinking Tumor

Gang, you will not believe the news we got today. It’s amazing, exciting, and a little bit breathtaking: the tumor is SMALLER!

When Jax was first diagnosed last year, doctors said this type of tumor could do one of three things: grow, stay the same, or shrink. Of course, we hoped with all of our might that each scan would show shrinkage.

The last scan showed growth, so we didn’t know what to expect. We were nervous for this scan and we certainly didn’t think we’d see a smaller tumor!

We are so relieved! Maybe this is the turning point – maybe it’s finally time for us to get a break and start settling in to our “normal” life – one without a million doctors and specialists. It would really be a dream come true to finally stop living a life of anxiety and stress about medical stuff.

The best news of the day for me is that Jax doesn’t have to go in for another MRI for NINE MONTHS! WhooHOO!

We.Are.Grateful.

Mom and Jax celebrated the good news with a special treat. <3
Mom and Jax celebrating the good news with a special ice cream treat. I love the look on Jax’s face here.

Author: Andrea M

Oh man, what an adventure! I went into labor unexpectedly when I was 23w3d pregnant. Jaxson was born weighing 1 lb 8 oz. A tiny little peanut, but boy was he feisty. He still is! We love it now, but we probably won't when he is a teenager. I write about our journey and all other things that come with it, including a brain tumor. We look forward to "meeting" you - come hang out with us...we're pretty cool.

21 thoughts on “The Amazing Shrinking Tumor”

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  3. No one deserves a break and super awesome result more than Jax, and by extension his parents!!! I have to say though, despite the tests and procedures he has gone through, the pictures of him make him seem like a very, very happy child 🙂

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  4. Amazing! I too love his face in this photo! As always, Thank You so much for sharing your families life with us! I really am grateful to get these updates. Bless you All. Love Teresa

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  6. Congratulations on the amazing news. God is doing amazing work! He will continue to be with u while u go through this journey! God Bless

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  8. THAT IS EXACTLY WHAT EVERYONE NEEDED TO HEAR. PRAYERS REALLY ARE ANSWERED AND MIRACLES DO HAPPEN. SOOOOO HAPPY FOR ALL OF YOU!!!

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  11. YES! I am so happy for you and your family. Jax’s expression in this photo tells all. He knows it will okay, somehow, there is so much wisdom in his eyes, so much peace. Happy, happy day!

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