This morning Heidi went to the University of Utah Medical Center/Huntsman cancer Center for her second round of brain surgery. We continue to be very grateful for all the thoughts, prayers and acts of service being provided by so many of our family and friends. We feel truly blessed and loved. Heidi's surgery took a little over 3 hours, much less than the 4 to 5 hours scheduled, and her Dr. felt the surgery went very well. He was able to easily remove the tumor and felt comfortable removing a significant amount of additional brain tissue to provide a good margin. He said there were no issues or problems and feels very hopeful she should have no long term side effects from the operation. As part of the procedure he did line the tumor cavity with chemotherapy wafers that will slowly release drugs over the next 2 months designed to hopefully kill any remaining cancer cells in the area. We are very grateful for the advances in medicine that give Heidi a fighting chance and for those, like Dr. Jensen, who dedicate so much of their life to pursing such a worthwhile career and cause. Heidi will now start the slow and long recovery process and we hope she will be home form the hospital by Monday and back to her full strength by the end of August. Thank you for your continued support,
The Wrights
3 comments:
Scott - thanks for the update. I am glad to hear that the surgery was shorter than anticipated and that the doctors are very optimistic. Please let Heidi know we are thinking about her and wish her a speedy recovery (as speedy as it can be with brain surgery). Burga & Family
Glad to hear the surgery went well, hugs to everyone from the Garcia's. We miss you guys!!
Thanks for the update. I've been thinking of you all the past couple of days as I've been in class and at work. Know that we are praying for all of you. Love ya tons.
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