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Please add Cynthia R. to your prayer list. Cynthia has been my best friend for 22+ years. She has a brain tumor that I honestly cannot remember what it's called but there's about 20-something letters in the name of it. The doctors discovered the tumor about 8 years ago, but it took 3-4 years before it was officially diagnosed and before they really knew how to appropriately treat it/perform surgery on it. Surgery and recovery was very hard. She had to re-learn how to speak, use her hands, and other normal motor functions. She has had a long recovery but in the last several years, she's been living a remarkably 'normal' life. She doesn't drive due to seizure medication and vision issues but she lives on her own and is incredibly independent. A little over a month ago, she went in for a semi annual check up, and the tumor (what was left of it after the last surgery) has grown back. On a positive note, it's more of a ball that should be relatively easy to get to, to remove. (Last time it was very octopus-like with tentacles that were difficult to remove.) The doctors think that because of its shape this time, that it will be an easier surgery and recovery than last time, even though it's bigger; however, she's still extremely concerned, given the circumstances. Best case scenario, they expect her to be home for 3 weeks recovering, not sitting in front of a computer and hurting her eyes and vision. Surgery is scheduled for Monday, March 12. Thank you!