bookmarm Posted June 20, 2009 Share Posted June 20, 2009 her grandson, age 7, has been diagnosed with a cyst on the pineal glad of his brain. I am so very sorry for this news. This is a wonderful hopeful family who cheered on and encouraged us through our youngest son's illness several years ago. This little red headed fellow is wise beyond his years and a joy to his family. We know this is possibly a curable situation, but are worried along with his loving family! Please keep him in your thoughts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cayrol Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 My prayers are being sent there way-------and possive thoughts that he will be ok B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Prayers for healing for the little fellow and his family, and for you for letting us know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AuntDee Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Prayers are being sent for your little friend. Positive thoughts for his family and yours. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I don't know what the "pineal gland" is, but I am very familiar with cysts on the brain. When I was 14, doctors discovered I had a subarachnoid (the membrane that covers the brain) cyst in the brain after I had a CT of my head. A cyst is usually benign, (its a fluid-filled sack) but in the case of cysts in the head they have an extra layer of protection. Other cysts can get infected and cause problems, but humans have a blood/brain barrier. This means infections, viruses, etc. in the bloodstream are unable to cross into the upper half of your head and infect brain tissue. Otherwise we would become incapacitated or risk death every time we caught a cold. Sinus congestion is another self defense response for protecting our grey matter. So my cyst (and most likely your friend's son) won't ever become a problem. One other thing about cysts-they usually form when your body develops a void. It fills in the space. I developed a cyst in my right kidney after the lower portion failed. The area where the tissue died and shrunk now has the cyst filling that void. If you try to drain a cyst it will refill with fluid, but puncturing the membrane will increase the chance of infection. The cyst in my head is on the right side only, but it fills all of the space from my ear canal to my forehead-about 45% of the right half of my brain. The tissue most likely died off when I wasn't even born. I'm obviously not a doctor, but I would be willing to bet that his cyst is secondary to whatever is going on. Hopefully his cyst is just one of those things they found by accident and isn't indicating something more serious. BTW, I was in gifted and advanced classes when I was diagnosed and I have had 0 problems. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Thanks for the information, Jeremy. I never knew that about filling voids-interesting to know! Prayers being said for the child and his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intrinsicat Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Will keep him in my thoughts, he sounds like an absolutely doll! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted June 21, 2009 Author Share Posted June 21, 2009 he is a very wise little fellow and I love to chat with him when he comes to visit at the library. The pineal area seems to be in the center bottom of the brain near ocular area. I googled some info briefly and am not a medical person, but seems like the pineal gland is very tiny and resembles a pine cone (thus the name). The cyst was found after he started having persistent headaches, so the doctors did scans and found it. It is partially calcified. They are still waiting on the doctors to decide if they should biopsy or not. Thanks you for the encouragements you send. These are very dear friends and I'm worried along with them. I feel all will be okay, but I know that their waiting for an answer to a scary situation is hard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Your friend's son will be in my thoughts and prayers.Hope he gets well soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
THmini2 Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 He is in my thoughts and prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheckMouse Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 I will be praying for your friend and her family. It's tough to have one's child suffer for any reason. I know -- been there, done that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted June 21, 2009 Share Posted June 21, 2009 Sending postivie thoughts, strenght and energy your friend's way! Lots of hugs to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 White light,posetive thoughts and prayers for the little boy and his family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 I always have time to say an extra prayer for my forum family, and their families and friends. Hope the boy gets well fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
badlilkit10 Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 my prayers are being said and sending lots of {{HUGS}} to you and the family Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
miniwendy Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Sending prayers and healing thoughts... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chattycathy66 Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Thoughts and prayers for your friends son! {It's so much harder when it's a child I think---I know we all probably know sick children--I just heard that the son of one of my kids favorite teachers (who's been battling Wilm's tumor -of the kidney- and just underwent a stem-cell transplant, possibly has a recurrence and has many "growths" in his lungs--his parents were told that nothing else could be done and they should just enjoy their time--but now there's some confusion about what these "growths"are--tumors or pockets of infection--awaiting biopsy reports} Anyway, hope all works out for this charming little boy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pastalinda Posted June 23, 2009 Share Posted June 23, 2009 Prayers being sent your way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 he will see the neurosurgeon monday. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gayle Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Sending prayers for the little fellow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chellebelle Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I will be praying for him and his family. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted June 28, 2009 Share Posted June 28, 2009 Still here sending Love and Prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justmesue Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 Yes, still praying! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted June 29, 2009 Share Posted June 29, 2009 to all Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bookmarm Posted June 29, 2009 Author Share Posted June 29, 2009 I haven't had any news on today's visit yet. Keeping fingers crossed and hopeful. This whole extended family has been through many, many health issues for years (polio, rare bone disorders, one young fellow has lost a leg to a tumor before graduating from college, etc). I can't tell you how self-healing they are with their wounds. These are folks who step around their own hurts to ask how they can help others through troubles. Thank you for the thoughts that I will pass them to his family! I'm the selfish one here...I want everything to be okay for this little fellow. Thank you for listening! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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