Treatments/Surgeries

July 1999 - Surgery to remove tumor located in cerebellum. POG 9961 (B) is chosen.

August 1999 - 6 week cycle of radiation starts (Monday - Friday).  Alex received 2340 cGY of craniospinal radiation and an additional 3240 cGY of radiation directly to the primary tumor site. Undergoes surgery to implant medi-port.

September 1999 - While continuing radiation, the first of 8 chemotherapy cycles are started consisting of cytoxan, vincristine and cisplatin.

February 2000 - Hospitalized for pneumonia. Asthma is incorrectly diagnosed.

December 2000 - The last of the 8 chemotherapy cycles end.

April 2001 - Medi-port surgically removed.

December 2001 - During routine MRI, a small object is found in right frontal lobe.

February 2002 - Spinal tap reveals fluid is negative for cancer cells.

March 2002 - Endoscopic surgery to remove object which is later found to be medulloblastoma through pathology tests.

April 2002 - Starts antiangeogenesis therapy consisting of daily oral doses of Thalidamide, Celebrex, and Cyclophosamide.

December 2002 - Hospitalized for persistant respiratory infections.  DNA and sweat tests reveal cystic fibrosis. Starts daily therapy of Pulmazine, Albuterol, and Chest therapy via motorized vest.

June 2003 - During routine MRI, a small object is found in right frontal lobe.

July 2003 - Undergoes stereotactic surgery to kill cells.

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