Update: March 22, 2009

On October 16th, Xadrian had surgery on his birthmark. After removing it, they could not tell us what it was. The tumor did not fit with any birthmark categoration they could come up with, and so they sent it off to boggle someone's mind. The tumor was mostly composed of expanding fatty tissue cells that had surrounded the nerve on the jaw, leading to the right side of his mouth. It was also encroaching in on a gland that is below the ear.

Surgery went well. 80% of the tumor mass was removed, only leaving 20% behind around the nerve. That part was not removed for fear of damaging the nerve, which would inhibit movement of his mouth for the rest of his life. It was removed away from the gland, which was good. Pressure like that on glands and such can cause problems with their functions.

Obviously, they haven't decided what to call the birthmark tumor, because we haven't heard anything. I'm not expecting to hear anything, either. Doctors and hospitals are just like that... you can't really expect any more from them... they're always so busy...

On another note... we still have an outstanding bill from the hospital that insurance would not pay for. Therefore, I am still taking commissions. Something new to look at is Baby Paranthi Sculptures. Pictures will be posted, soon. To look at progress pictures and such, please go to *seliname

I appreciate all of the kind and thoughtful words from everyone.
Thank you...

~Selina

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Hello, my name is Selina, and I welcome you to my Fundraising DevPage... This DeviantArt Page has been constructed and will be used for the purpose of raising money to help treat and remove a hazardous birthmark from my child's jaw...

Artwork will be done in commission form to raise money... as well as posters being printed and signed by the artist to also go towards the bills being made to help him...

Go here for Commission Info: [link]