May 28th, 2008 - Central line coming out
Yesterday we received wonderful news. Cameron will be having surgery on Thursday to remove his central line. Yes! On Friday we were given a date for the 12th June and we have been praying that it will be sooner but were at peace if that was to be. Today Cam saw his Oncologist for his weekly check up which was brought forward by a day she told us the she wanted the line out right away because of the combination of the clot, the line itself not working properly anymore and unnecessary prolonging of the clexane injections routine. So later on we got the call the surgeon has fitted him in! When I told Cam he was delighted – he just beamed – even more than normal. It is really hard to express the joy I feel inside – my heart feels like bursting and I want to stand on top of the building and shout yes… Lord, yes! Thank You!
Radiation is still going well and the anti nausea tablets are helping him not feel too bad now. He is getting so excited as the days pass. His oncologist told him the days of getting back to chores will be upon him soon! Yesterday Cameron also went to the hospital school for the first time as his blood counts are good, which he thoroughly enjoyed and he made a new friend whose sister has Hodgkin’s Lymphoma – someone who understands what life is like for him. It is so good to see him doing well now being able to join the others and he came out very cheerful.Â
Late yesterday was spent playing on the Wii at the Wonder Factory at the hospital, while I sat in the parents lounge. These facilities are all new and it is fantastic what they have done all through the Foundation. It is perfect timing as well as I have a pretty nasty cold, which finally got to me so I am trying to avoid him, which is not at all easy. We saw our dear little friend ‘A’ and her Mom today which is always a delight and she is doing so well. She also has a cold so we were outside in the “colds” and “bugs” area! Unfortunately we are unable to catch up with others because of this cold.
May 28th, 2008 at 6:09 pm
Hi Cam, what fantastic news about your central line coming out! That is a great milestone achieved. That is absolutely fabulous. Glad to hear you are doing well with the radiation. We are looking forward to seeing you next Friday. The girls are so excited, Taylor has made a calendar, counting down the days until we get to you all. Well done once again Cam, only two more days left of radiation!!! Wow!! See you soon, Lots of love, Megs, Mark, Holly and Taylor xxxxx
May 29th, 2008 at 9:20 am
Wonderful news, so pleased to catch up such good news on your progress this week. Thinking of you today … Love The Blackbeards
May 29th, 2008 at 10:54 am
Hi Cam, so chuffed to hear that your central line is coming out and that radiation is almost done. We are thinking of you and pray for you every night. Tonight Jade said our little prayer and it sounded so cute. I said I’d show her photos of your website tomorrow. Joel is getting cheekier by the minute, runs everywhere and understands everything! He copies everything we say and just adores jade and his da da. Always asking for ken and when ken was off for the two weeks he was attached to him, I couldn’t do anything. You’d love them both too bits, they are precious. Anyway need to go and do some healing touch studies. Love and hugs to you and your precious family. love shaz, ken, jade and joel xxxx
May 29th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
Hi Cameron and family
Glad to read your good news. I asked Hamish a couple of days ago how you were and he said he hadn’t seen you at school recently. Now I know why. I’ve been praying for you this morning I trust that all went well with the removal of the central line.
With love and best wishes from all the MacDonalds