Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Radiation Successful After 1st Look

Good news today from St. Jude. Dr. Wilson came into the conference room and said, two words, "looks great!" Now we follow that news up with a lot of questions but ultimately the tumor is dead and Drew's eye tissue looks great. No initial indications that there is good tissue damage or impacts to Drew's vision. That being said those side effects can show up many, many months later but for right now it's a big win Drew. We'll continue to monitor his vision for damage and we make our next trip to St. Jude in 4 weeks. The next trip will be a little longer because they will conduct the standard 6 mos. MRI and other exams. Heidi and I are happy to know that we're in the clear for the next few weeks, it's always a load of our minds. We will continue to celebrate these small victories but are even more excited to celebrate bigger ones about 12 plus months from now when hopefully we can say he's been 12 mos cancer free. Thanks for your continued support and love, it's greatly appreciated.

4 comments:

Gini Breidenbach said...

YIPPEEEE!!! Such wonderful news for you guys! Here's to the 12 month countdown starting today!!

Anonymous said...

Way to go Drew!!! The strength you have in that little body always amazes me. You are a trooper and will continue to win these little battles and be cancer free.
We love you!!!
Holly, Tom, Jake, Brett

Grandma and Papa said...

What a BIG WIN Drewbug, Grandma and Papa are so happy. We new you could do it buddy. Determination and the little guy has a whole lot of that. Stay tuff. Looking forward to next month and even better news. Remember it's a marathon not a sprint and soon you will be in 1st place.
Love you all
Mom and Dad

Anonymous said...

Great job Drewbug on knocking that cancer out and great job to Tony, Heidi and Jack for all your strength in helping drew work through this ordeal and all the sacrafices you have made. Heidi and Tony I can't say enough on how wonderful parents you are for Drew and Jack I don't think I could ever have the strength to tackle what you have been through. You guys amaze me.

Beth, Mike, Bella, Halle, Blake and Buddy