May 23, 2014: The cancer is gone!
Just a quick post tonight to let you know the wonderful news that Edward's scan showed no sign of cancer! No one expected the cancer to have grown or spread, but we all expected there to be some residual, because Dr. Robertson hadn't been able to get it all when he did the surgery back in March. This is better than anyone expected! Furthermore, the excess fluid from the chylothorax (and subsequent chest tube fiascos) back in March is completely gone!
The tumor board met today and decided that since the chance of Edward's cancer coming back is only about 10% he doesn't need to be scanned quite so often. This means he can go four months between scans rather than three months. He'll have less radiation exposure and fewer weeks like this one. We are praising the Lord!
To be clear, the cancer hasn't actually been a problem, and Edward's main difficulty is his body's autoimmune reaction to the cancer, which is to attack his own brain. We continue to solicit your prayers about the OMS. We are still excited, though! It's nice to have one less thing hanging over our heads.
Happy Sabbath, everyone!
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God is so gracious! Praise Him!
Amen, God is so great! I can hear joy in your heart! Which brings joy to my heart! God is so good! Still prayers will ascend for Little Edward and Henry and their wonderful God fearing parents! Amen!
Oh wonderful! Praise God! Happy Sabbath to you!
So thrilled to hear this Emily. I know prayers have been answered for that precious boy.
Thanks for sharing your joyous news. It brought tears to my eyes. We will continue to pray for sweet Edward.
Good news Emilie. Thanks for posting. Will continue to keep your family in our prayers. Hugs to you! May God continue to give you courage and strength.
Wonderful news! Yet we still hold that little man up in prayer for God to cover and bless. He must have a special plan for him in His work. Blessings and hugs to the family. God is good ALL the time. Happy Sabbath. Lovingly, April & Fred Hardinge
Yipee! Praise God for every positive bit of news. (Well praise him for the other too, but that's harder to do and not as fun) So happy for all of you.
Praise God for His continued blessings!Rejoicing with you the excellent Sabbath morning:)
It's like a second birthday for him! God is good!
What wonderful news! The Lord gives of His sweet fruit when we need it the most. Just now that your faithfulness touches us all. Edward is in Good Hands! Blessings to you all, Morgan and Nancy
Praise the Lord!!! What a wonderful Sabbath gift!!!
It is so good to get this wonderful news. Little Edward is in our prayers continuously. God is good!
This is the best news !!! So happy to see this........:)
Thank you - the doxology, please! God has shown your family great favor for which we all rejoice. May this be a wonderfully refreshing Sabbath! I am still keeping your family in prayer.
Amen and amen! May God continue to bring blessings to your family. Much love.
Praise the Lord, great news, prayers will continue for Edward, and all of you.. God Bless -- Dave & Edie
We are so happy for you! We are continuing to pray that he will continue to recover in every way. We love you all.
Wonderful news! Praise God for all He is doing!
What a blessing! Prayers continue for your sweet boy!