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God is performing a miracle in this little girl’s life! Although she was diagnosed with Stage I glioma, the tumor is small, slow-growing, and will start a chemo regimen. Yesterday she had surgery to have a shunt placed in her brain to help with drainage.
 
Following is a description of the biopsy that was performed on Monday. The second message was just received a little while ago. Thank you for these prayers!

Nancy Rivers
CGWE #69
Table of Elizabeth

Message #1 (Monday, ll/12/07)November 12, 2007 at 03:05 PM EST
Our family thanks everyone for their thoughts and prayers. Connor underwent a sterotactic brain biopsy today and is in recovery. Her initial (frozen) biopsy revealed a benign glioma. Gliomas are graded I-IV with I and II being benign and grade III and IV being anaplastic (malignant). Grade I and II brain tumors are cancer yet benign. Due to the location of the tumor, surgery is not recommended yet chemotherapy is needed. Connor’s brain swelling is stable now and she will probably have a shunt put in on Wednesday. This shunt directs excess fluid to the abdomen. This is good news in light of the possibilities. Thank you again for your continued prayers. We are so blessed to have such good friends.

God Bless you all,
The Landis Family

P.S. Connor is back in her room, intensive care is not needed for her recovery. Please, please continue to pray that the swelling goes down and for continued good news. More details to follow later.

Message #2 (Wednesday, 11/14/07)
Connor has returned from her surgery and the procedure went well. She is in some pain but this is being managed. The doctor expects her to have “some” immediate improvement in her cognitive abilities. She has asked for food which we know to be a good sign for sweet Connor. We thank God for his guiding hand throughout this procedure and going forward with her treatment. Thank you for all the love and continued support. Further updates to follow.

Love in Christ,
The Landis Family

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