Emalia went in to surgery this morning and an hour later Dr.
Poultsides, her liver surgeon came and found us. When he made his first incision,
he found 3 cancerous nodules in the lining of her abdomen, the peritoneum. This indicated the cancer was more invasive
than previously thought.
Dr. Poultsides called in the colon surgeon, Dr. Shelton, to
consult. They both agreed that the addition of a fourth organ with cancerous
nodules present (colon, liver, lung, and now abdomen lining) indicated that removing
the tumors in the liver and colon would compromise Emalia’s quality of life more
than benefit her.
When Emalia learned this hard news, in her ever-present
graciousness, she thanked Dr. Poultsides for trying to help her.
Emalia’s stay in the hospital will be much shorter than
planned, probably 3-4 days. We will meet
with the Stanford oncologist during this time and assess next steps.
We thank you all for your support and kindness. We are all
processing this hard news and will put more information on the blog as soon as
we know next steps.
Ah, this is such a tough time for everyone in the Brown and extended ohana. We, as always, will keep Em in our upper most thoughts and prayers. Becky, thanks for posting even though I know it was hard for you to do. So many of us keep up with events through the efforts of you and Brooke. With arms and thoughts around everyone, Barc and Debbie Johnson
ReplyDeletewe're all in the same baseball game.. we just don't know what inning we're in. Postive vibrations me ke aloha pumehana to the Guard 'ohana...
ReplyDeleteTough news... Emalia I am ever amazed at the grace and courage that you continually bring to this journey. The path continues...Thank you Becky for posting. Love to all, Aleka
ReplyDeleteSending lots of love from the Lyons ohana. Anders and I are thinking of you all. - kiera
ReplyDeleteI am holding you all in my thoughts, prayers, and heart. Much love all around. Sally Sefton
ReplyDeleteEmalia Brown Sugar, you're my hero!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you, Bruce
Here if you need us ... we're a phone call away and we'll be there to help in any way. Until that phone call, prayers and positive thoughts. With huge hugs and lots of love, Irene and Chris
ReplyDelete"Ema Girl"
ReplyDeleteYour graciousness and spirit continue unto inspire us. Know how very SPECIAL you are, how much we LOVE you, and we are all in this together!!
Lots of love
Aunty Emmy & Uncle Jimmy. oxoxo
Thinking of you and sending love and prayers from Oregon. Thanks for keeping us posted, Becky. Xoxo Madge
ReplyDeleteEm thinking of you and your family daily and I keep you in my prayers. Keep on fighting. If you or your family need anything while you are in Northern Cali do not hesitate to ask, I am just down the road.
ReplyDeleteBecky,
ReplyDeleteHeart is breaking. This this first I've seen of your ordeal. All thoughts with you for the best outcomes possible.
sending you love
ReplyDeleteEm--You are and always will be our star. Keep shining!! We send all our love, hope and prayers. Love from the Quisenberrys
ReplyDeleteMuch love and many prayers coming your way from Shaun Lyons and all of the McKay clan
ReplyDeleteHolding Emalia and family in my heart. <3
ReplyDeleteMelinda Neuwirth
Em & family --- holding you close in our hearts, sending our love & lots of prayers.... The Ploskis & Stodds
ReplyDeleteHard news. Sending thoughts of love and support. Thinking of you all.
ReplyDelete-Hans -- aka "Lurch" ;)
Emalia and Brooke,
ReplyDeleteThank your for your updates and for your examples of quiet courage. Best to you in these difficult times.
Love, Kenny
JB and Emalia,
ReplyDeleteYour journey radiates strength and courage, and the photos that are posted show joy despite the hardship. You two are surrounded by a precious community of family and friends-- love is all around you because that is what you put out. We're sending you healing energy from the Andes.
Love, Madrelle and Brad
Hi Em,
ReplyDeleteWe are all thinking of you at Seabury Hall. The Brown family has always been a comfort for us, if we can do anything to comfort the Brown family, we hope that we can make a difference. Keep up the courage you have shown thus far. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you and for your healing.
Aloha, Joe Schmidt and the entire Seabury Hall family.
Hey Emalia,
ReplyDeleteKnow I haven't seen ya' - but I wanted to drop in let you know that you're in my heart, and on my mind today. Thanks for being the Sweetheart that you are - miss that smile, Gurl ! Stay Strong.
Love, Jason W. Fox