We finally made it to Philly even after a cancelled flight and a 6 hour layover. It was a very long travel and an arrival in well after Midnight. We were blessed to have a later appointment today and Peyton was able to sleep in a little.
Now on to the details of the exam...
Dr. Shields says the tumor is 100% regressed and Cancer Free. The scar tissue from the tumor is now about the size of an eraser. When we started all of this the tumor was the size of an adult thumb. We have been hoping the her retina would reattach, but were told today that the hope of her retina attaching was very slim a this point. To be honest my heart sunk a little when I heard the news that she would probably never see out of the eye, but then my head kept saying "SHE IS CANCER FREE!"
Dr. Shields would like us to have a follow up with Dr. Varenhorst in 3 months and then back to see her in 6 months. We will be doing another MRI in a month as a precaution because Peyton has been complaining frequently of headaches. Dr. Shields think that she is still trying to use the eye and that is why the headaches are coming, but better safe than sorry.
Tomorrow is a fun day in Philly filled with only things that Peyton wants to do.
Thank you all again for all the prayers and support.
With love,
Ang, Peyton and Rich
Our Daughter, Peyton was diagnosed with Retinoblastoma on September 14, 2010. We were immediately sent to Wills Eye Institute in Philadelphia, PA to see a specialist. This is the story of Peyton's treatment and recovery.
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