The Burt Family Blog: 2012 Seattle's Top Docs

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

2012 Seattle's Top Docs

Seattle Children's had 57 Doctors make it on Seattle Magazine's Top Docs for 2012 - Max had 9 of his Docs make the list this year, very excited for them all!

Did any of your Docs make the list?

Seattle's Top Docs of 2012

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FAQ: Doctor Talk

WHAT DOES MAX HAVE? Max has a neuroblastoma (malignant tumor) of his right adrenal gland. With surgery the tumor was removed, but was found in his lymphnode, it is staged at IIb. Max has also been diagnosed with a syndrome called Opsoclonus Myoclonus Ataxia Syndrome (OMS).

WHAT IS OMS? OMS causes problems with coordination, walking, trembling; and causes rapid eye movement. OMS is thought to be triggered solely by neuroblastomas. The OMS is his body's immune system producing antibodies to combat the cancer and these antibodies are attacking the nervous system function and motor skills in his cerebellum.

HOW DOES IT GET FIXED? First surgery to remove the tumor. Then lots of medication, chemotherapy, PT/OT and speech therapy to help his motor skills. And prayer. :)

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Wednesday, July 11, 2012

2012 Seattle's Top Docs

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