First chemo treatment....

Today Dalen received his first (second course) chometheraphy treatment for brain tumors. Dalen's brain tumor is called Optic Pathway Glioma. This tumor grows along the optic nerve that causes vision impairment. He has a tumor on the left side of the brain, a cluster of tumors in between his left eye and right eye, and a new tumor on the right side of his brain. 

This round of chemo treatments are prescribe to prevent growth of the tumors, shrink the size of the tumors and/or cause the tumors to disappear. When Dalen was finish with his first course six months ago; the left tumor disappeared and the clusters had shrunk drastically.

Dalen will be taking a chemotherapy treatment called vinablastin for twelve months. This chemo has minor side effects from the last two treatments, but may still cause joint pain, hair loss, nausea, fatigue, stomach pain, etc... However this treatment will only be administered fifteen to twenty minutes once week.

Dalen is suppose to be able to attend school as normal, however after today's treatment he felt nauseous and has been sleep majority of the day. I may have to keep him from school at least a day or two. I would hate for him to feel discomfort while at school. 

I'll keep everyone up to date on Dalen's progress throughout this journey. I know he is loved by so many who truly care him. He is a amazing kid and I'm so grateful to be his mother. I know some days will be harder than others but with all your love, support, and prayers this days gets a little be better. 

Please continue to pray for my baby Dalen.....

Thank you Base Camp (luncheon during chemo treatment) , APH Child Life Specialist Laruen, Nurse Scottie Pooh, Rosie, and Lauran, and Brittany's Wish ( Bella the Over-sized bear); because of you all Dalen's treatment today was full of smiles and hugs.