We met with a neurosurgeon today and the news is mostly good, at least relative to some of the fears we've been having. Courtney has two things going on. First, she has a tumor about 2 cm in diameter in her right temporal lobe. It is operable, and the surgeon thinks he'll be able to remove the whole mass. We won't know if it's benign or malignant until after it is examined under a microscope by a pathologist. The second thing is that a large part of her right brain has an abnormal appearance that could be swelling caused by a crowding of the brain tissue by the tumor, but could also be a more diffuse type of tumor that would likely be a low grade malignancy. We're hoping to have surgery this month to find out for sure.
Because of her seizures, Courtney is unable to drive, cook over our gas stove, take a bath, etc. for at least the next few months. After surgery, she'll be in ICU for a few days, then on a recovery floor for a few more. The up-side of surgery is that she doesn't have to shave her whole head. (You should have seen her smile at that news!!!) She'll only have to shave a part over and behind her right ear. I'm telling her she can do a comb-over easily. The down-side is that due to the location of the tumor, it's possible she could loose some of her ability or interest in music. (Those of you who know her also know that music is her life as well as her profession.)
Thanks to everyone for the sincere concern and well wishes. The good that you have done for us is beyond description. Please continue to remember her in your prayers!
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It's really good to hear an update! We've been thinking a lot about you guys and will keep praying for you.
We are praying for you. Thank you for the update. May you find peace in this time of "storms." Jason, make sure you rely on others for support (you need them), don't forget to take care of yourself, and tell your beautiful wife she is a wonderful person in so many ways. You and Courtney are good people.
Thanks so much for the update. We have been praying so much for you, and glad to know that things are being monitored carefully!
Courtney - your innate love of music will always be innate! Hang in there!
Love the B's
Courtney and Jason, you and your family are in my (and many others') prayers, and on numerous temple prayer rolls. I'll be watching these updates. If I can ever do more from Utah, you have only to ask.
We're sending you lots of love and hugs from Provo and all around the US!
I had no idea. I'm so sorry to hear this news. I will call our Temple out here today and put her name on the Prayer Roll. Please send your address so that I can send something. amycoffield@gmail.com
I'm so sorry to hear about all of this, Courtney & Jason. My mom recently found out she also has a tumor in her brain but doesn't suffer from seizures. We're not yet sure if it's operable, benign, malignant, etc. Anyway, we know how difficult and challenging this can be without the added stress of seizures and young children.
Thank you so much for posting an update! We've been thinking about you and your family so much and will keep praying for you all. Keep the updates coming and stay positive!
Love,
Thomas & Amy Glenn
Thank you so much for the update. We will continue to keep you in our prayers and Jason, I agree with the others, PLEASE do not hesitate to call on us for ANY kind of help you might need. I know, I KNOW Heavenly Father is watching over you guys and your family and Courtney, nothing and no one could make your love of music disappear. I am sure that everything will go wonderfully with surgery and you'll get through this with flying colors. We love you guys!!!
Courtney and Jason (and crew)-
Our thoughts are with you. We can pray for miracles in surgery with you! I can't imagine how stressful this is right now. We are all rooting for you.
Marni (and Jon and kids).
I have been thinking about you since seeing the beautiful pictures of your new little one. Hang in there, you are in our prayers....
I'm praying for blessings and miracles and the Lord's tender mercies for your whole family. Keep hanging in there. And congratulations on your sweet new little one!
Love,
Arian
We're thinking of you Courtney! We miss you at rehearsal TONS! Love ya!
Courtney! I can't get you out of my mind! My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family!... Especially throughout tomorrow!
xoxo!
Courtney, I just read about your situation on Karen's blog and I wanted to come over here and let you know that you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Lara (preston) Neves
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