Chloe’s epilepsy surgery will take place this Monday at the Lucille Packard Children’s Hospital in Palo Alto. Her surgery will be a Frontal lobectomy (remove the left frontal lobe) to help with the multiple seizures she has each day. (She has been using a wheelchair and a helmet to protect her from falls.) She will most likely stay in the hospital for the remainder of the week.
We are extremely encouraged this surgery is possible because we have no other viable alternatives to treat her seizures effectively. This surgery is possible because all her seizure activity is localized in the left frontal lobe. We were concerned that the seizures might be triggered in a number of locations deeper in her brain which would be inaccessible. We do not expect significant impact to her language and motor function. We’ve been told it is possible that her seizures may cease all together. On the other hand, they won’t be able to take out any of the tumor because because of its’ diffuse nature and deeper location. Fortunately her tumor hasn’t grown since we learned of it in 2006.
We can’t begin to describe the difference this surgery could make for our family. We are extremely thankful for how God continues to bless us through your love and prayers.
- Chris
Address for Lucille Packard:
725 Welch Road
Palo Alto, CA 94304
best location to mail cards:
2240 Village Court
Belmont, CA 94002
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thinking of you and wishing you well.
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