Aysha - 03/14/10

Aysha will have MRI/CT scans in 3 months again to continue to monitor the still existing AVM. There seems to be some confusion about the status of her AVM from family and friends. So, the latest procedure done is trying to remove the last part of the AVM. But this process of using radiation takes 2/3 years, meanwhile the 1cm AVM is still there with risk of bleed. Since the best option is not available to us (location is inaccessible), which would be to remove the whole AVM at once, we are left with embolization and radio therapy.

Aysha - 03/10/10

Aysha's radiation surgery went well as per surgeon. Doctors stated they were able to treat the target area they intended. She was sedated early in the morning and continued all day. She had a frame (halo type device) drilled to her head to keep it motionless during MRI, CT scan and actual radio therapy.
She is in PICU currently, the sedation is slowly wearing off. She has slight fever, vomited a little bit and complained of pain in back of head. Doctors are checking, but these are expected side effects. She has been communicating well and in good spirits.