Wednesday, May 16, 2012

Bad News, Good News, pushing through it

Well, let's start with the bad, trust me I know it sucks but we have to start somewhere. Back in March we learned that Brandon's first 15 weeks of treatments weren't working the way the doctors had hoped. Let's just say we were devastated. 15 weeks of tough chemotherapy did not work, the tumor was still growing. After a few hours of hugs and tears we realized we needed to push through, our first question to Dr. Staddon & Laetitia, What's next?

New drugs, new schedule, new side effects, it was quite overwhelming at first, it felt like we were starting over. This new chemo required Brandon to be in the chemo chair 6 hours every day, 5 days for one week. Then 2 weeks off, he would do 2 cycles of this treatment, get more scans, MRI and go from there. He had the new scans & MRI about 4 weeks ago, that week was heart wrenching waiting for the phone call from Dr. Staddon. Is it working? What happens if it doesn't? 4 days after his scans that phone call came from Doc, "Brandon, it seems this new drug is working, no new growth & the tumor is showing small signs of calcifying." Then the tears of joy came, finally some good news & HOPE!

We still have a long road ahead & many more cycles to endure plus surgeries BUT Brandon's leg is feeling much better then it previously had and it helps that Brandon is the strongest person I know (and the cutest).

8 comments:

  1. I would like to second that Brandon is the cutest! Wait that seemed weird...

    "The strongest oak tree of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one that stands in the open where it is compelled to struggle for its existence against the winds and rains and the scorching sun."
    - Napoleon Hill

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  2. Maggie, Klair, Colin, and Kandy and I continue to pray for you, Brandon...

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  3. You two are both strong and that is what is getting you through all of this!! And cute!

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  4. Wow Keith....that was well said and very cool!

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  5. You guys are the best! So much love and support is all around you! xo

    -The Fitz-Kagys

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    1. Oops! Our comment was deleted by mistake (ours).

      Great quote of Keith's. We so admire your courage and strength. You're never out of our thoughts and prayers.

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  7. Wow I am so happy to hear this great update! Andrew and I are sending lots of warm/positive thoughts and most of all tons of prayers your way all the way from Socal! Keep fighting through this storm!

    Erica and Andrew Shaw

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