A Birthday Gift for Heidi

Yesterday, Drew underwent his exam under anaesthesia. The news was wonderful, no new tumor growths and more importantly the tumor they were concerned about is dead. Dr. Christiansen said that the tumor is nice and flat and has scared over (which is exactly the way they would like to see it). After the exam we proceeded to 5B for chemo. Dr. Neglia, Drew's cancer doctor, was satisfied enough with the news that he dropped one of the three chemo drugs out of Drew's regiment. In addition, the doctors have decided that August will be Drew's last chemo session (assuming we get the same results from the next eye exam). As mentioned before it's bitter sweet for our family, there's comfort in knowing that the process we are going through now works. However, after Drew's next round, his body is on it's own and we hope that it has matured enough to surpress this disease for ever. I know Heidi isn't too big into birthdays but the good news came 12 hours before her birthday and I'm sure this news was the gift she wanted. Happy birthday Heidi!

We go in for what we hope is Drew's last round on August 8th. This month can't go fast enough, we look forward to turning the page.

Thanks again for your continued thoughts and prayers!