Good news: Rowan’s right eye is completely clear. And Dr. Murray assures us that even if a tumor does appear, he’ll catch it early enough that it will never interrupt her vision.
The bad news is as bad as we were expecting- which in this case is good. Her left eye will have to be removed. She will undergo chemotheraphy for the next three months, then they will remove the eye. The chemo isolates the tumor and makes it easier and safer to remove. It also is a proactive way of ensuring that the cancer does not spread.
Today Rowan will undergo minor surgery to insert a port for chemo. She’s also getting a lumbar puncture and bone marrow treatment (either today or Friday- they tend to hit you with a lot of information at once at these places).
We will be in Miami until Saturday. The best news at this point is: Dr. Murray has a 99% survival rate. We are in good hands.
