Today was Christopher's 17th round of chemo and we had been waiting to hear back on his scans for about a week and this is the scoop.
The Good
The three large tumors have shrunk some more and the over all shrinkage is a little over 35%! Yea shrinkage!
The Bad
While we had shrinkage, one of the small tumors started to grow. Boo Growth!
The Ugly
The doc says he really didn't want to change the drugs Christopher was on because we did have so much shrinkage; however he wants the best for Christopher and has changed his drugs around. This however, gives him a 60% chance of losing his hair (but hey last time it was 50/50).
Christopher is in great spirits and the doctors re-assure us that this is not a set back. Just his body becoming used to the drugs he was on (which they warned us might happen). They still see things in a positive light and told us not to worry. In two months we will be able to see what this new set of drugs have done. And who knows - maybe this is the shock to his system that the cancer needs to have another big shrinkage!
Keep us in your thoughts and prayers and we will keep you updated on everything! Also I would like everyone to say an extra pray for my cousin and his wife who had their first child Fed. 4th. Kyle was born 8 weeks early and weighed 3lbs. 11oz. Both baby and mummy are doing well and Kurt is being a great support for the both of them. I know a few extra prayers wouldn't hurt for them too!
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The Good, the Bad...BahHumbug...The Strong, the Stronger, the Strongest...is what I hear when I think of Chris. The tough, the tougher, and the toughest is what I hear when I think of Denise. The two of you are each others pillar of strength through some of the toughest times in your lives. Like we said on the phone tonight D- God has his plan, and I believe wholeheartedly that he blessed both of your parents with each of you, so that each of you could find each other. You two are truly made for each other from God. Anyone and I mean ANYONE should aspire to be as wonderful as the two of you are! We love you both tremendously and of course our little man!
Love to you three!!!
Amber(nanny)---teach Ethan Nanny D not cereal bar ;)
Marcus (parrain)---teach Ethan Nanny BEFORE parrain ;)
and of course Addison
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