Wednesday, January 20, 2016

Biopsy Update

Dear All,

My biopsy was successfully conducted on 19th January 2016 by Dr Guy McKhann at the Columbia Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. I am steadily recovering from the surgery. Thanks again for your blessings and prayers.

The initial frozen biopsy has confirmed the presence of a tumor in the pons area of the brain. However, the final results that will determine the treatment will be available thru a permanent analysis in a week.

In the meanwhile, Dr. McKhann and Dr. Iwamoto (neuro-oncologist) have recommended a ventriculostomy - creating of a hole in cerebral ventricle for drainage of cerebral spine fluid. This is a 2-3 hour procedure that will help avoid risk of fluid build up during future treatment which is very critical.

We have scheduled this surgery for tomorrow 21st January 2016 in the afternoon at Columbia.

Yours Lovingly,
Hasit

8 comments:

  1. Dear Uncle, Aunty, Suhrid,

    All the best for the procedure and wish you a speedy recovery.
    These are tough times but I am sure will pass by.
    Meanwhile, we are all here in case we can help in any way.

    Regards,
    Nikunj

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  2. Wish u all the best for the planned surgery.
    We are praying for your speedy recovery.
    Sonali

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  3. Hasit,

    All the power to you my friend. Rest assured, everything will go well and you will come out stronger. You have the best wishes and prayers of so many of us and the blessing of almighty. Any help needed, please do not hesitate to reach out. I will keep in touch. All the very best to you and family. Take Care.

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  4. Dear Hasit,
    We are all thinking about you here. Wishing you the best for a quick recovery.
    Rich Smith

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  5. Dear Hasit...
    Wish you all the very brst
    Deepak

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  6. Dear Hasit...
    Wish you all the very brst
    Deepak

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