Written by Dr. Jeffrey G. Rogers
Ricky was diagnosed on Thursday July 8th with a brain tumor. He was fortunate to get right in to one of the top neurosurgeons in the State that very weekend. Surgery was performed by Dr. Mark V. Reichman on Saturday July 10th. Ricky is very strong and although he couldn't walk the first day by Monday morning he was walking on his own and taking the stairs. Dr Reichman feels that even though this is obviously a very serious diagnosis we have great reason to be realistically optimistic about the future. The pathology returned the next week which suggests now a course of chemotherapy and radiation but we are still at this moment unsure of the details and the time course.
Ricky has a meeting on Monday the 19th with the Oncologist from SLC at which time they will outline the plan for the next several weeks. Rick is strongly desirous to be able to finish his last didactic session at Touro University despite his treatment schedule. The usual protocol is to allow time for patients to heal from the surgery before further treatment. This will hopefully allow Ricky to get through much of this last session before the treatments begin.
So sorry to hear about this!! We are praying that the chemo will go where it needs and help him get through this as quickly as possible.
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Erika, I couldn't believe it when Danny told me. We are praying for you and your family. We hope for the best, and a quick recovery, we love you guys! Please let us know if we can help with anything.
ReplyDeleteOur thoughts and Prayers are with you and your Family! We hope that this soon will pass and you may have a speedy recovery! Brent and Lauren
ReplyDeleteWe are so shocked and sorry to hear about Ricky. OUr hearts go out to your family. Ricky and all of you will be in our thoughts and prayers. We wish him the best....The Schwartz Family!
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