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Just Found Out - Little Bro Has A Brain Tumor

ShayFL

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ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
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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.

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nikki-uk Enthusiast
nikki-uk
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I'm so sorry to hear this :(

My thoughts are with you.

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

jerseyangel Proficient
jerseyangel
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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 Enthusiast
MELINE
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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 Enthusiast
Mother of Jibril
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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 Enthusiast
lizard00
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So sorry to hear that Shay!! I hope that the outlook is promising and that your brother recovers speedily!

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Fiddle-Faddle Community Regular
Fiddle-Faddle
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Prayers sent!

mommida Enthusiast
mommida
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My prayers are with your brather and family and friends.

Laura

ShayFL Enthusiast
ShayFL
Posted
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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 Contributor
frec
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I'll be praying...

ang1e0251 Contributor
ang1e0251
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I'm praying for major tumor shrinkage and a Christmas miracle! Please feel all the healing prayers sent his way.

flourgirl Apprentice
flourgirl
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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 Community Regular
blueeyedmanda
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My thoughts are with your family and do hope your brother well.....

MyMississippi Enthusiast
MyMississippi
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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 Explorer
luciddream928
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I'm so sorry, Shay. You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers!

Blessings,

Rachel

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

neesee

home-based-mom Contributor
home-based-mom
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Prayers needed and greatly appreciated.

You got 'em.

DingoGirl Enthusiast
DingoGirl
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My prayers and hope also! :)

ksymonds84 Enthusiast
ksymonds84
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My prayers are with you and your brother Shay.

Jenny (AZ via TX) Enthusiast
Jenny (AZ via TX)
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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 Enthusiast
ShayFL
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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 Mentor
ravenwoodglass
Posted

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

henny Explorer
henny
Posted

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

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

cmom Contributor
cmom
Posted

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!!!

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