We just got back from the doctor's office and got fantastic news. The tumor is gone! The starting number for the cancer activity level before chemo was 30 and it's all the way down to 1.5 with 1 being perfect. The doctor isn't concerned with the .5 mark, but wants Dad to see a doctor at the Med. Center in Omaha for a second opinion, but feels that this approach is just fine. So they pulled out Dad's picc line and he is thrilled with that, too. And he even got a hug from his favorite nurse there!! All in all, Dad says this is his best birthday EVER!!!!!! Dad will go in for another PET scan the end of December to check on things. So back to being normal again!
We are about to head out for the day to celebrate ...going to Nebraska City for a picnic and a hike and a major celebration!! Thanks for all of your great support throughout this...you have no idea how important your good thoughts and prayers have been! I may try to post a picture on this website later today ...a celebration picture...so check back towards the end of the day.
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WOO HOO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think we should go for a celebratory birthday pool party tonight since his PICC line is out!!! :-)
It needs to heal for at least a day or 2 before swimming...but I think that special bottle of German red wine and apple dumplings is a good combination tonight for a birthday celebration too!!
ReplyDeleteIs that Doctor's orders or Nurse Ratchett orders? :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is just amazing and fantastic! This blog should now be called "Way To Go, Grandpa, Go!". Joy and I are so proud of you and so relieved. I'm glad I'm working from home today so I didn't have to cry in front of my coworkers. I called Joy and she was crying, too. (Dad, does that mean she was crying tears of Joy? There's a little birthday pun for you.)
ReplyDeleteJust so happy now. I think it's time to buy an expensive bottle of wine or champagne and toast to you, Dad, for being so strong and getting thru this. We need to get drunk immediately.
Way to go, Dad. We love you.
Happy Birthday! This is such good news it's like a birthday gift for all of us too.
ReplyDeleteHAPPY BIRTHDAY! What a great birthday present. I am so happy for you. I'm sure your picnic will be fantastic in light of the news. Have a great celebration and what ever you are drinking, have one for me.
ReplyDeleteWOOOHOOOO! Good work all!
ReplyDeleteThat's such fantastic news Leo! Jason and I are so happy to hear that, and it couldn't have been on a better day. We'll be raising a glass to you!
ReplyDeleteYou give a lot of hope to anyone else who should hear the same diagnosis. Well done!
ReplyDeleteHerb and Marti
This has been a life challenge but each of you has made it easier with all of your positive comments and constant concern. Thank you all for helping me.
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