Sky's Story

In June 2007, Sky was diagnosed with an inoperable primitive neuro ectodermal brain tumor which was wrapped around her cerebral artery, making it too risky to operate. The doctors were able to surgically remove 25% of the tumor for the biopsy results revealing that it was indeed a PNET brain tumor. After hearing of the long-term side effects regular photon radiation would have on Sky, diminishing her quality of life, we researched and found proton therapy.

Proton therapy was a wonderful option to have and it was wonderful for Sky.

We were very happy with the treatment process. The only side effects that Sky ever experienced were redness of the skin where treatments were given and a sore threat where they radiated the top of her spine causing minor irritation for a couple of days. We are also very happy to announce that Sky's tumor has shrunk more than 50%.

Jennifer Lightfoot
Chesapeake, Virginia