Prayers for StephKillsit

Kick its ass Steph!!!

 

The doctors here at UCSF have a clue.  Steph will be getting a biopsy done today to examine a growth on her ovary discovered with an ultrasound.  The theory is that she has Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, often caused by a benign ovarian tumor.

http://www.antinmdafoundation.org/the-illness/what-is-anti-nmda-receptor-encephalitis/

Fingers crossed that they are heading towards a diagnosis, because once they know what it is, they can treat it.

Fight it, Steph, fight it!

-Allen

Kick Ass Steph !!!

The doctors here at UCSF have a clue.  Steph will be getting a biopsy done today to examine a growth on her ovary discovered with an ultrasound.  The theory is that she has Anti-NMDA Receptor Encephalitis, often caused by a benign ovarian tumor.

http://www.antinmdafoundation.org/the-illness/what-is-anti-nmda-receptor-encephalitis/

Fingers crossed that they are heading towards a diagnosis, because once they know what it is, they can treat it.

Fight it, Steph, fight it!

-Allen

Thanks for the update Pole and the link. This part sounds promising 

Fingers crossed.

Quote from the link:

"Tumour removal is a very important part of treatment.. Patients who have a tumour that is removed, recover faster and are less likely to experience a recurrence (or relapse) of their disease than those in whom no tumour is found."

Thank goodness for doctors with clues..now we have a diagnosis..I was getting ready to blame the Russians. Hang in there Steph.

Thanks you for the update. I hade a feeling there was gonna be good news today. Its with the help of all the positive vibes and prayers . Your gonna LOVE this post when ya feel better Steph !!   

That sounds like something positive in that she can fight and beat.  You got this Steph, kick it's ass and move on with life.  Positive thoughts abound.

Great news and god link, Allen!

I like this part the best:

What is the prognosis?

Although anti-NMDA receptor encephalitis is a serious life-threatening disease, the majority of patients who receive prompt diagnosis and treatment go on to make a good recovery.


Bushy

Sounds promising. Hang in there, Steph!

NCKA Ohana,

We were at the hospital with Allen (polepole), Marcos (angelfish)/Tracey (sctrace)/Aaron (pondpoacher) visiting Stephanie (stephkillsit) and family. Super happy that Steph is at UCSF- great doc/ facility/ city.  Jeff (iroelikethat) visited earlier in the AM.

When we left Steph at 4 pm today- she was going in for surgery to biopsy a 'tumor' in her right ovary that they suspect is causing her issues.  The name of the possible cause is NMDA Encephalitis.

Below is a message from Niel (Steph's Dad). He is super humble/ unpretentious/ down to earth...beyond appreciative...

My wife and I would like to sincerely thank the NCKA for the very generous donation that Tracey handed to me today. We are amazed that so many of Stephanie's friends have so much love and concern for her.
I am sure that our dear daughter would very much appreciate all your thoughts, prayers, visits, and this donation. We will use it to supplement the expenses of staying with her while she's here in the hospital.
Len and I would love to meet you all one day...hopefully with a healthy Stephanie to introduce us to you.


Again, thank you all so much for all the support for our NCKA Ohana...will keep you posted!

Team Steph!

dshu- aka Old#7

Thank you all for being there.

NCKA Ohana,

We were at the hospital with Allen (polepole), Marcos (angelfish)/Tracey (sctrace)/Aaron (pondpoacher) visiting Stephanie (stephkillsit) and family. Super happy that Steph is at UCSF- great doc/ facility/ city.  Jeff (iroelikethat) visited earlier in the AM.

When we left Steph at 4 pm today- she was going in for surgery to biopsy a 'tumor' in her right ovary that they suspect is causing her issues.  The name of the possible cause is NMDA Encephalitis.

Below is a message from Niel (Steph's Dad). He is super humble/ unpretentious/ down to earth...beyond appreciative...

My wife and I would like to sincerely thank the NCKA for the very generous donation that Tracey handed to me today. We are amazed that so many of Stephanie's friends have so much love and concern for her.
I am sure that our dear daughter would very much appreciate all your thoughts, prayers, visits, and this donation. We will use it to supplement the expenses of staying with her while she's here in the hospital.
Len and I would love to meet you all one day...hopefully with a healthy Stephanie to introduce us to you.


Again, thank you all so much for all the support for our NCKA Ohana...will keep you posted!

Team Steph!

dshu- aka Old#7

Thanks Dennis. You guys are amazing. Big Jim. I love you man

Yeah, amazing outreach and care. What Craig said.

Good stuff right there!!!

Thanks for the update! Great work everyone lending a hand, makes me proud to be a part of this community! Hang in there Steph, you got this!

From Steph's father via sctrace.

We are beside Steph now.  The surgery went well according to the nurse.  There are still slight seizures being seen by the EEG, but if the tumor was the cause, they should go away with the help of med called immunoglobulin

Continued prayers and positive energy!

-Allen