
Anthony Johnson's Craniotomy Surgery
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Tony is a gentle giant who loves to make people laugh and enjoys spending time with his family. At age 5, Tony was diagnosed with a brain tumor on his brain stem. Due to the location, the surgeons were unable to remove all of the tumor. He has been closely monitored since to ensure there has been no growth. Recently, Tony began having excruciating migraines and then suddenly lost vision almost entirely in his left eye and some in his right. Tony went to an ophthalmologist who noticed severe swelling of his optical nerves in both eyes. The ophthalmologist called Tony's oncologist immediately. He then had an MRI the next day. 3 days later, Tony was sent to U of M to have a 9 hour surgery to drain fluid on his brain and to remove more of the tumor that had substantially grown in a short amount of time. They had to re-open his old scar as well as place a drain tube in the top of his head. There have been some complications which may result in a second surgery to place a shunt in his head. The doctors stated that they are taking this day by day. They have no time frame as to when he will be able to return home.
Tony's mother, Terri, has stayed by his side the entire time and will need to be home with him for an uncertain amount of time. His specialists are out of network for his insurance. All donations will go directly to the family to help assist with bills and medical expenses. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share to help pass this along. We ask that you please keep Tony in your thoughts and prayers.
Tony's mother, Terri, has stayed by his side the entire time and will need to be home with him for an uncertain amount of time. His specialists are out of network for his insurance. All donations will go directly to the family to help assist with bills and medical expenses. Any and all donations are greatly appreciated. Please feel free to share to help pass this along. We ask that you please keep Tony in your thoughts and prayers.
Fundraising team (3)
Amber Dauer Irwin
Organizer
Sylvania, OH
Angela Larson
Team member
Alyssa Johnson
Team member