Stan’s Story

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Stan was recently diagnosed with a malignant brain tumor called gliosarcoma multiforme (GBM). This shocking diagnosis was made after Stan had a severe seizure, which required a 911 call and then a hospital admission.   That night - on Sunday, November 14- a brain MRI was completed, confirming a brain tumor. Due to the aggressive nature of this brain tumor, doctors operated on him 2 days later to remove as much of the tumor as safely as possible.   The official diagnosis was a specific type of GBM... high-grade gliosarcoma. Currently there is no cure for this type of cancer and the prognosis for long term survival is poor.   Stan returned home two days following the surgery. And although he is recovering well, he has a long road ahead before he can move forward from this diagnosis. Soon he will be starting a course of chemo and radiation in tandem. These treatments will be necessary to stop cancer cells from returning and to kill any cells that may present following the surgery. He will also participate in any clinical trials that are available to him with the hopes of spending as much time as possible with Jess, Ellie and the rest of his family and friends. Please follow his journey along the way. 

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Birthday Surprise --- January 08, 2022

Journal entry by Amanda Stewart —

With Stan's birthday upcoming on Tuesday (1/11) his San Diego friends and loved ones surprised him with a quarantine-style parade of cars. People decorated their vehicles with paint, balloons, homemade signs, and cards.
 
Everyone met before at a nearby park at Noon and then the parade was led by the Harpin's who helped organize this super special event (thank you Jennifer💗). Neighbors even joined in for the fun and camped out in their yards with mimosas. Jessica did an incredible job of spreading the word and keeping it a surprise. She led Stan out at 12:15 to the parade once everyone arrived. He was completely surprised!!!
 
There was lots of honking, cheers, laughs, tears of joy, and SO much love. It was truly soul-warming (best said by Megan) to see everyone come together to celebrate Stan.
 
We love you so much, Stan. Happy early birthday. Here's to starting this next year around the sun with all of us standing by your side.
 
 
If anyone else has videos or photos to share send them to Amanda.r.stewart@gmail.com and I'll add them. Follow for updates, and if anyone wants to be a co-author, let me know.
 
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