The Low Family: Cleaning

Sunday, February 22, 2015

It's eye cleaning night! Not an activity the normal person has the opportunity for...

Interesting to see how each of the boys prosthetic is uniquely shaped and sized.

Thomas - Mason - Luke

Dec. 5, 2013: Healthy triplets born.

Feb. 23, 2014: Richard looks for distinguishing marks to differentiate the triplets, as they look a lot alike! He notices Mason has a teardrop shaped pupil. Calls an eye Dr. friend. Does the 'red eye' test with a camera flash. Pupil comes back white.

Feb. 26, 2014: Dr. confirms Mason has retinoblastoma.

Feb. 27, 2014: Thomas and Luke also diagnosed with retinoblastoma.

Mar. 5, 2014: First appointments with Dr. Gallie in Toronto. In depth diagnosis for all 3 boys. All boys receive initial treatment.

Mar. 7, 2014: Thomas has his Right eye removed.

April 18, 2014: Luke has vitrectomy to remove fluid from his Left eye

April 30,2014: Determined Mason needs enucleation of his Left eye.

May 1, 2014: Mason has his Left eye removed.

July 16, 2014: Tumor discovered in tissue for Mason.

July 21, 2014: Mason begins systemic chemotherapy

August 20, 2014: Mason's tumor is declared non-cancerous!

December 3, 2014: Luke has his Left eye removed

September 9, 2015: For the first time since diagnosis (18 months ago), none of the boys needed treatment at their EUA!