I write this with a saddened heart. Jan, a very close friend and coworker of mine, received the most devastating news possible. Jan’s daughter, Ashlen, has been diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor.
I cannot imagine what they must be going through. Ashlen is one of the sweetest teenagers I know. At a tender age of 14, she is also one of the bravest people I have ever met. She had been treated for migraines for the past year without much relief, and Jan made an appointment an eye doctor to see if vision problems were the cause of the migraines. The doctor was able to diagnose papilla edema caused by fluid build up behind the eyes.
After an MRI was performed, it was evident that Ashlen had some type of tumor. She was referred to Primary Children’s Clinic in Salt Lake City and had surgery last week. After eight long hours, our sweet Ashlen was in the recovery room. Apparently, the tumor was at the base of her brain and wrapped around her spinal cord. Some of the tumor was so calcified that the surgeon had to literally chip away small pieces at a time.
The final pathology results came back yesterday—the tumor has been diagnosed as a Grade 1Pilocytic Astrocytoma. Ashlen will have to endure chemotherapy monthly for the next year.
My heart goes out to her and her family. Be thankful for your health. Live each day to the fullest and please pray for Ashlen and her family.
Welcome to my life,
Lisa
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