Prayers needed for my Grand Daughter

[KevinKat78]

I wanted to ask every one to pray for my Grand Daughter and put her on your prayer list. Her name is Charity Brooke Johnson and she's 19 months old. She had a Quarter size tumor removed on Monday. The doctor did a great job removing it and she only had to stay in the hospital 3 days when they thought it would be a week. It turns out to be cancer and a real killer. She will have to have Chemo-therapy and my go to St. Judes. In Memphis. Read the following to see what she has and please pray for her. Thanks!

Brain Tumor: Atypical Teratoid / Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)
Alternative Names: ATRT

Definition

This rare high-grade tumor occurs most commonly in children younger than 2. It is generally found in the cerebellum which is the lower back part of the brain that controls balance. These tumors tend to be aggressive and frequently spread through the central nervous system.


Incidence

This diagnosis has been classified only in the last three to five years the tumor is a subset of medulloblastomas. They occur in about 1-2 percent of children with brain tumors.


Survival Rates

Even after surgery and chemotherapy treatment the survival rate for children younger than 3 at diagnosis is less than 10 percent. It appears that older children when treated with chemotherapy and radiation therapy after surgery do somewhat better long-term nearing 70 percent.


Treatment Strategies

Treatment generally involves surgical removal of the tumor followed by chemotherapy. Radiation therapy may be considered depending on the age of the child and whether the tumor has recurred.


Current Research

New radiation techniques that minimize damage to healthy tissue that surrounds brain tumor tissue are under investigation.

Scientists continue to study chromosomal abnormalities genes and proteins that may have a role in the development and metastasis (spread to other parts of the central nervous system) of pediatric brain tumors.

Clinical trials are underway to develop chemotherapy drugs effective against this tumor.

[HOMEYCAT]

God Bless.

[KevinKat78]

Thanks everyone! Her Parents called after I posted this and said they are going to St. Judes on Tuesday and we are so happy they are going. They had the Tumor removed at Louisville Kosair and they did a wonderful job but we want the best to try to cure her. It all looks as good as it can right now for the type Cancer it is.

[CatKroboth]

Gracious Father,

It is in these times we turn to you for comfort and guidance. Be with Kevin's grand daughter as she goes through this treatment. Give Kevin's family patience and comfort. Help them understand that this will work out with in your will not ours.

God be with the Doctors and Nurses as they treat Charity Brook, open their minds to the wisdom and knowledge you have gifted them with that they may deliver the best treatment possible.

God sometimes we do not understand why these things happen, but just let this family lean on you. Understand their anger and pain. Help them know that you are God, and all they need is to rely on you.

In the name of your Son Jesus Christ.

Amen

[WildcatRick]

Prayers are on the way!!

[Will Lavender]

Hate to hear this. :icon_frown:

Charity will be in my prayers tonight, Kevin.

[bleedbluelady]

Gracious Father,

It is in these times we turn to you for comfort and guidance. Be with Kevin's grand daughter as she goes through this treatment. Give Kevin's family patience and comfort. Help them understand that this will work out with in your will not ours.

God be with the Doctors and Nurses as they treat Charity Brook, open their minds to the wisdom and knowledge you have gifted them with that they may deliver the best treatment possible.

God sometimes we do not understand why these things happen, but just let this family lean on you. Understand their anger and pain. Help them know that you are God, and all they need is to rely on you.

In the name of your Son Jesus Christ.

Amen

Amen.

[Chaz]

Gracious Father,

It is in these times we turn to you for comfort and guidance. Be with Kevin's grand daughter as she goes through this treatment. Give Kevin's family patience and comfort. Help them understand that this will work out with in your will not ours.

God be with the Doctors and Nurses as they treat Charity Brook, open their minds to the wisdom and knowledge you have gifted them with that they may deliver the best treatment possible.

God sometimes we do not understand why these things happen, but just let this family lean on you. Understand their anger and pain. Help them know that you are God, and all they need is to rely on you.

In the name of your Son Jesus Christ.

Amen
Amen.....more prayers being sent your way.

[Sam K.]

Prayer just prayed. May God bless.

[DenCat]

My wife and I will surely be praying for Charity. It really breaks my heart to see kids having to go through such an ordeal.

[Radiated]

Consider it done. I know how the prayers around here work.

[Stucat]

My thoughts and prayers will be with your granddaughter.

[CATHYnKY]

Prayers for you and your family. Please keep us posted.

[Jeff Craddock]

Add my prayers, as well...

[WildcatGirl]

She has my prayers.

[TrueblueCATfan]

God Bless her and your whole family......keep us posted on hr progress

[KevinKat78]

Thanks Everyone. Great Prayers do help.

[lighthouse]

I have, and will continue to pray for Charity Brooke.

[bigjeep]

Kevin, God grant you and your precious grand daughter and all your family with peace and the understanding that "ALL" things are possible by Him. My sweet 14 month old grand daughter went to the doctor today with just a throat infection and I worried myself to death over that so I pray God will grant you all the strenth you need through this. If there`s a need that comes up let us know...

[RP_McMurphy]

It just rips my heart apart to see little children hurt.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Positive energy coming your family's way.

[capcat]

Your grandaughter and family are, and will continue to be, in my thoughts and prayers.

[KevinKat78]

Thanks guys!

Hey guys if anyone is interested my Daughter in law has set up a web site for my Grand daughter. Several are reading it but few are signing in on the guest book. If you feel you would like to please visit and sign in. You can also read the daily updates by the mom and have it send you a time when updates are made. Be sure to say you are a friend of Kevin's. They will remain in Memphis for 6 to 8 months. She had her first Chemo today.
http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/brookjohnson

[catsno1]

Lord, be with Kevin and his family and most of all Charity. Lay your healing hands upon her and comfort her, as only you can do. Take care of this family and provide them with the strength to get through this tragedy. In your name we ask these things. AMEN

[she~cat]

prayers to your family...

[KevinKat78]

Thanks all of you. My wife was told as soon as I posted this last night on 8 UK forums. She went on line last night and almost fell out of her chair. She said man you got a lot of people to visit and sign. She told our son this morning that a bunch of Kevin's UK friends have sure come through for the baby. I was very proud. Thanks a lot guys.

[Terry L. Wildcat]

Positive energy is on it's way...if I had the power to do one thing in my life it would be to cure this horrible disease.

[Wildcatgirl19]

God Bless! She's in my prayers too!

[BigBlueLuke]

I'll be praying for her, and all of you.

[TrueblueCATfan]

Thoughts ands prayers coming your way..God Bless