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Savannah had her visit with Dr.Daniels, a neurosurgeon at Mayo Clinic who specializes in grade 5 brain tumors. After reviewing Savannah's scans he was able to determine the following with confidence:
1. He believes it is glioblastoma
2. He believes it is grade 2 or 3 glioblastoma
3. He believes he can complete a biopsy of the tumor with minimal risk
4. He believes that removal of the tumor would be too risky and not an option
5. she will stay overnight after the biopsy
6. He believes the biopsy is necessary to determine treatment
7. a neuro oncologist will then take over her treatment plan
8. The treatment plan consisting of radiation and possibly chemotherapy will begin two weeks after the biopsy
9. Savannah is already on the schedule to start the process
They plan to leave on 3/11 to go to Mayo for her biopsy and should be home and getting results around 3/14-3/17. Radiation therapy will begin around 3/28. Her tumor requires a special type of radiation only offered at a few places in the country, Mayo Clinic is one. She will receive radiation treatment Monday-Friday for six weeks.
Savannah and her family are so thankful for all the kindness shown to them so far and say that they will definitely need that for the coming events.
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