"I just finished radiation at RWJ. I see Dr. Tyagi (neurosurgeon), Dr. Glod (oncologist), and Dr. Goyal (radiation oncologist). They are all great! Good luck to you and Madi!!"
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Norman Atwater commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs up date 3/16/11 Round 3 of Chemo"Madison Grace Beggs'sJournal
Monday, March 21, 2011 10:31 AM, CDT
We will be in the hospital for 10 days or so..... If anyone wants to visit, hours are from 10 am to 9 pm. No flowers or latex balloons:). Ms. Allen can attest to the no latex…"
Beth Rosenthal commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs up date 3/16/11 Round 3 of Chemo"I remember going wig shopping. My mom tried to make it into a fun outing. We tried on blue wigs, Tina Turner-like wigs, etc. I tied a bow around my head, Madonna-style. So I understand the big deal it is. Madi is a few yrs. Younger than I was. I was…"
Norman Atwater commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs up date 3/16/11 Round 3 of Chemo"
Saturday, March 19, 2011 11:28 AM, CDT
Madi and I went wig shopping yesterday. She should get it on Tuesday and we made a hair appointment with our favorite hair dresser so she can style it. On our way to wig shopping Madi asked me…"
Beth Rosenthal commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs up date 3/16/11 Round 3 of Chemo"Hi Norman. I'm so sorry to hear that Madi is back in the hospital. I lost the hearing in my left ear and it's permanent. Hearing aids won't help. Does Madi want to meet another survivor? I'd love to be a big sister tosomeone.…"
Norman Atwater posted a blog postMadison Beggs up date 3/16/11 Round 3 of Chemo
Friday, March 11, 2011 12:46 PM, ESTWe are back in the hospital again. Madi had her port put back in yesterday. She asked if they can put it on the same spot and they did. They also started her third round of chemo last night. They did a hearing test this morning cause she has been complaining of not being able to hear and unfortunately with taking all those chemo drugs she is losing some of her hearing. There is nothing that we can do at this point. She may possibly have to wear a hearing…See More
Norman Atwater commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs laser surgery MRI results are good"2/13/11 since my last post Madi has started her second round of chemo in Jan she had her first of 6 treatments ( 1each month) and was in RWJ Hosp for 5 days for it but was only able to stay out of the hospital a few days and had to…"
Hope commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs laser surgery MRI results are good"Norman... I am keeping Madi in my prayers... I am so happy she has you in her life!! Hope"
Angie Fortier left a comment for Norman Atwater"Hi Norman
Thank you for your thoughts Unfortunatly I have been told by several Neurosurgeons I do not and probably wont qualify for the Gamma Knife. I wish I could as it sounds like it helps!!!
Angie"
Norman Atwater posted a blog postMadison Beggs laser surgery MRI results are good
Last Wed 12/1/2010 Madi had her 3ed MRI since the laser surgery and the Dr's were pleased it showed no growth of the tumor. Madi is having a hard time eating she just does not want to eat but Dr said to give her 1 more week . Madi also started going back to school for a few hours a day her class mates were happy to see her. She will start her second faze of chemo on Jan 2ed 2011 go into hospital 4 days and then go home for 21 days and return 4 more days of chemo for 6 times. See More
Norman Atwater commented on Angie Fortier's blog post just need to say it"I suggest to check with Dr Danish at Robert Wood Johnson Hosp in New Brunswick NJ maybe it can be done with a laser like my grand daughter Madison had it is less invasive See my post about her Norm"
Beth Rosenthal commented on Norman Atwater's blog post Madison Beggs doing good on road to recovery after her laser surgery"I'm happy that she's doing well and that she has a good support system. I'm one of those girts and it's effected my life so much. I would have been able to get a great education and would have made a very nice income, based on my…"
Norman Atwater posted a blog postMadison Beggs doing good on road to recovery after her laser surgery
On August 2, 2010, Madison was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She wasvisiting her grandparents in South Carolina when this was discovered byan MRI done at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Emily Foster was herneurologist that ordered the MRI to be done after seeing her on anoffice visit. Madison needed to see a neurologist because prior to thisher pediatrician thought she may have had Bell's Palsy. He suggestedthat she be tested for lymes so we did but the test came back negative.She flew to see her…See More
Norman Atwater commented on Beth Rosenthal's page About Your Town"On August 2, 2010, Madison was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was visiting her grandparents in South Carolina when this was discovered by an MRI done at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Emily Foster was her neurologist that ordered the MRI to be done…"
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Madison Beggs laser surgery MRI results are good
Last Wed 12/1/2010 Madi had her 3ed MRI since the laser surgery and the Dr's were pleased it showed no growth of the tumor. Madi is having a hard time eating she just does not want to eat but Dr said to give her 1 more week . Madi also started going back to school for a few hours a day her class mates were happy to see her. She will start her second faze of chemo on Jan 2ed 2011 go into hospital 4 days and then go home for 21 days and return 4 more days of chemo for 6 times.
Posted on December 8, 2010 at 8:57pm — 2 Comments
Madison Beggs doing good on road to recovery after her laser surgery
On August 2, 2010, Madison was diagnosed with a brain tumor. She was
visiting her grandparents in South Carolina when this was discovered by
an MRI done at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Emily Foster was her
neurologist that ordered the MRI to be done after seeing her on an
office visit. Madison needed to see a neurologist because prior to this
her pediatrician thought she may have had Bell's Palsy. He suggested
that she be tested for lymes so we did but the test came… Continue
visiting her grandparents in South Carolina when this was discovered by
an MRI done at Greenville Hospital. Dr. Emily Foster was her
neurologist that ordered the MRI to be done after seeing her on an
office visit. Madison needed to see a neurologist because prior to this
her pediatrician thought she may have had Bell's Palsy. He suggested
that she be tested for lymes so we did but the test came… Continue
Posted on November 8, 2010 at 8:28am — 1 Comment
Comment Wall (3 comments)
- At 10:48am on April 1, 2011,
Kim Repsha said… - I just finished radiation at RWJ. I see Dr. Tyagi (neurosurgeon), Dr. Glod (oncologist), and Dr. Goyal (radiation oncologist). They are all great! Good luck to you and Madi!!
- At 5:26pm on January 15, 2011, Angie Fortier said…
Hi Norman
Thank you for your thoughts Unfortunatly I have been told by several Neurosurgeons I do not and probably wont qualify for the Gamma Knife. I wish I could as it sounds like it helps!!!
Angie
- At 10:17am on October 18, 2010, Beth Rosenthal said…
- Hello Norman and welcome. Thanks for joining. I started this site because I had such difficulty finding benign brain tumor survivors, like myself. I'm a long term survivor (but have many side-effects): diagnosed in 1985 at age 11. Besides connecting with survivors, we can exchange medical info, get support, etc. There is also a Q & A with a neurosurgeon and a nutritionist under the Resources tab. Thanks again for joining. Feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns
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