March 5 Cristian went to see one of his specialist that knows more about his NF1 condition DIxiana had a list of questions to ask him and he answered them one by one for example Dixiana asked what part of the brain was Cristian tumor in He responded in back of Cristian eyes very tiny but he explained this tumor affects Cristian hormone levels his hunger sleep cycles moods and blood pressure also body weight. The only concerning thing for Dixiana was that Cristian her son will develop small tumors on his body while he grows under or on top of his skin when specialist can't specify when or at what age but if it bothers Cristian he can get it removed with surgery. Specialist also gave Dixiana support groups information help her connect with other families with kids with NF1. Cristian had his blood pressure high that day and Dixiana asked why specialist explained sometimes with his condition it may happen this all had to do with tumor in his brain. The same day Cristian got seen by the eye specialist his vision got a little worst but tumor is not affecting his vision.April 10 cristian had a MRI done weights 80 pounds and height 4'5 the results were the same tumor is still the same size hasn't changed. April 28 Cristian seen his physiciatrist she seen improvement with cristian so she is seeing him one last time in June. May 21 Cristian seen his specialist that gives him a physical and checks his growth and how puberty is going Cristian weighs 82 pounds n still 4'5 height by now Cristian growth the specialist says is fine Dixiana explain how she noticed mustache on Cristian and more hair on his legs and strong odor on his armpits the specialist explains that theirs another part of the body not the brain that makes hormones that it can't be stopped by his implant so he will be growing more hair while he grows also he will get more appetite she told Dixiana just to try control what he eats. This same day he had blood test done and got his spine checked for any tumors. The Cabral family says Our journey is far from over in the world of NF, We are making this whole experience as positive as possible for Cristian even with this NF1 medical challenge. Cristian is very strong and brave and happy boy that's what makes him so special.
