[blindkid] Arianna Update

[Carol Castellano]

Very happy to hear this news.
Carol

At 02:41 PM 4/13/2009, you wrote:
>So far it looks like the surgery is all that is needed for immediate 
>treatment. No chemo or radiation in the immediated future!! 
>Yea!  Pathology came back certain for Renal Cell Carcinoma (RCC) 
>which, as I mentioned earlier, is extremely rare in children and 
>typically affects those who are 50 to 70 years old. We are going to 
>participate in clinical research project since it so rare. Will 
>benefit other children who find themselves in same boat. Bone scan 
>came out clean without evidence of metasteses (spread of cancer) and 
>we just got back from CT of the head which haven't received results 
>yet. We will have to follow up closely for the next few months and 
>will keep close watch of her remaining kidney to make sure it is 
>doing the job for two. It is looking like we will be going home 
>today (Ari is very excited about the prospect) and will continue 
>recuperating at home. I want to thank everyone who was with us 
>(physically, in spirit, with prayers and
>  with love) during this ordeal. She is such an amazing little girl 
> and I am blessed to be a part of her life and to have such 
> wonderful friends and family to share her with. Thank you all again.  Janice
>
>
>
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