Results of Tyme's Biopsy are in.

Apr 10, 2008 at 4:53 PM
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A few hours ago the doctor called Marissa with the results of her biopsy. While it is preferable to have no condition at all, everyone is thankful that the condition she has, Cystic Teratoma, is NOT cancerous. Cystic Teratoma is part of a group of about 7 or 8 Germ Cell Tumors. It is the ONLY one that is not malignant! Basically she will need scans every 6 months for the next two years because it can grow back/come back so prevention is the answer. If no more of it comes back after 2 years, they will only have to come in annually after that. So, no chemo, no radiation, no meds, none of that stuff. It seems that Tyme was born with it, had it BEFORE she was born. It isn't genetic, its just a fluke in her blueprints. While the chance that it can come back is a good one, the chance that it won't is also good. So, we are all just going to keep praying she never has to deal with it again. This is really good news for Marissa, Steve, Tyme and the rest of the family. I just wanted to let everyone know that has been reading my blogs that she's going to be alright! Marissa says for me to tell everyone who prayed for her daughter, Thank You. She appreciates it and knows that it helped protect her baby.

Tyme and Mommy

From Marissa's Blog Tonight:

Well, after days, hours and minutes anticipating the result of the biopsy the doctor finally. The cyst that was on her left ovary was called cystic-teratoma. Which is germ layers that did contain in hers ( hair, membranes, and urine).. pretty gross huh? We have to have anual check ups ever six months for two years to make sure her right ovary will be okay. How she got it? Well, it was her personal blue print.. it’s not genetic.. she was destine to have it before she was born. I am thankful that it is not cancerous however, I am still going to be concerned w/ her just because this could happen to her right ovary. Would the ultra sound found it when she was an infant well.. the doctor said, probably. So, what really makes bothers me is that damn doctor when she was born would not refer me to get the ultra sound and in the state of Indiana you must have a referal from the doctor before things like an ultra sound can be done. If all goes well... in the next 2 years well then he’ll decrease the anual ultrasounds to a year every six months. We to see him soon and then in a month later then we’ll follow up w/ him six months later! Did ya catch all that? Lol. I’m happy and glad that my baby is alright and I did ask him if we caught it in time.. he said, " yes" so, I take that as just in time with the tone of his voice. I thanked him for everything he did and he said, that he felt for our family and hopes were all at ease and doing good. So, to rap this up and for more information on this cyst you can google it. Until, next time. Thanks for all the prayers and, keep praying that her right one stays good.