It was one of the hardest things I've ever done! I felt the lump giving him a hug. The x-ray showed a small bone tumor that the radiologist told me was probably benign unless it started growing, then it would be malignant. Well that thing doubled in size in two weeks! That was when they sent us to the Orthapeadic Oncologist at the Children's Hospital. I couldn't have survived without prayer and support from family, friends and our church. I also didn't tell DS what was going on. He knew about the lump, but we really didn't want him to worry. We didn't even tell him when we scheduled surgery to remove it (they used a chisel and hammer ). We went to the beach, had a great time, drove home on a Monday, and had the surgery early Tuesday morning. I told him about it on the way to the hospital. I still didn't make a big deal about it, so he wasn't worried at all. I never let him know how bad it could have been - as they say on the breast cancer thread "Don't bleed before you are shot." I suited-up and walked him to the OR. They had me lift him onto the operating table and kiss him as they started the gas. I smiled and talked to him until his eyes closed, then I LOST IT! They had to lead me out of the room because I was crying so hard. I scared DH to death when I walked back into the waiting room sobbing.How did you handle all this with your child?
Hi Lisa,
I hope your DS is still doing well. I had an eventfull day here. I found another lump on DS7! I have been checking it for a few days now, but it didn't go away. So, I took him in for an x-ray today. Thankfully our prayers were answered! The xrays looked great! I thought about you as I was sitting there waiting for the results. It isn't much fun is it?
Tracey