Just Found Out - Little Bro Has A Brain Tumor

[ShayFL]

Hey everyone....I just found out my little bro has a brain tumor. It is on his pituitary and they suspect it is "benign" even though it has completely messed him up physically and caused depression. His hormones are a mess....so I dont see it as "benign". They are still running tests. They put him on medication immediately to "shrink" the tumor and it is making him quite ill.

He is young at 36 and has a wife and autistic 10 year old son who thinks the sun and moon revolve around "Daddy". He is such a great guy and it breaks my heart to see him go through this.

Prayers needed and greatly appreciated.

[nikki-uk]

I'm so sorry to hear this

My thoughts are with you.

[Lisa]

So sorry about your brother. I hope he has a speedy recovery.

[jerseyangel]

Oh my God, Shay--I'm so sorry to hear this. I will most definately keep your brother and his family in my thoughts and prayers. Keep us posted.

[MELINE]

I am so sorry Shayfl.....I really don't know what to say. My prayers are with your brother and his family. You have to support him and be strong for him. I can't even imagine how painful this must be. Keep us informed about his progress. Iknow many people who went through really difficult situations and are healthy now (leuchemia...) so please have faith.

[Mother of Jibril]

Hi Shay,

I'm SO sorry. That's a very difficult thing to go through at any time of the year. Hopefully the doctors can figure this out and he'll be on the road to much better health.

My prayers are with you and your brother!

[lizard00]

So sorry to hear that Shay!! I hope that the outlook is promising and that your brother recovers speedily!

[Fiddle-Faddle]

Prayers sent!

[mommida]

My prayers are with your brather and family and friends.

Laura

[ShayFL]

Thank you everyone!! I just spoke with him in depth. He has to take the medication until March when they will do another MRI to see if the tumor is "shrinking". It is not a secreting tumor, it is just putting pressure on the pituitary and causing hormonal defects.

Thank you for your prayers. We need em!!!

[frec]

I'll be praying...

[ang1e0251]

I'm praying for major tumor shrinkage and a Christmas miracle! Please feel all the healing prayers sent his way.

[flourgirl]

You have my prayers, too, Shay! Not only for a miraculous recovery and return to full good health, but for a happy, holy Christmas season for your family...especially for kids. Hang onto your hope, and circle yourselves with love....T

[blueeyedmanda]

My thoughts are with your family and do hope your brother well.....

[MyMississippi]

My daughter-in-law just had surgery last month for the same thing---- She came thru the surgery fine----- And the tumor was benign just as they suspected.

Amazing how resiliant the human body is ---- and there is awesome medical technology and skill these days.

Will be praying for your brother.

[luciddream928]

I'm so sorry, Shay. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Blessings,

Rachel

[neesee]

I'm sorry Shay. I'm adding my prayers for your brother too!

neesee

[home-based-mom]

  ShayFL said:

Prayers needed and greatly appreciated.

You got 'em.

[DingoGirl]

My prayers and hope also!

[ksymonds84]

My prayers are with you and your brother Shay.

[Jenny (AZ via TX)]

Shay, I'm so sorry to hear this. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your brother and his family. Hang in there. I know this is hard on you too.

[ShayFL]

Thank you again everyone!! It is the waiting that is so hard. March seems such a long way off. If he needs the surgery that will be another hurdle as he lives in a very rural part of GA. Tallahassee would be the closest for him. I know how important a good surgeon is!!

[ravenwoodglass]

Shay, Hopefully the doctors feelings are right and this will be benign. I will keep you guys in my prayers.

[henny]

best wishes for a quick, uncomplicated, and complete recovery!

have faith that this is treatable and thank goodness they found it!

[cmom]

My prayers are with you, Shay. My stepson had a brain tumor (and 2 cysts) when he was around 15. Once it was discovered, they operated within the week. He is fine now (age 36) and just got married Nov. 15. Have faith and think positive!!!