July 8th, 2008 - Whew…
Finally I get to update. Life in the Smith house is as busy as ever. The oncologists have now reviewed all Cam’s reports and have decided the way forward is to keep a close eye on him. He has no cancer cells and they believe the mass left is probably scar tissue and they are hoping that it will continue to shrink on its own. So he will have a consultant check-up and blood tests in a couple of weeks and then a C/T Scan in 5 weeks to check the progress of the mass. For now we try to return to ‘normality’ whatever that is and Cameron will try to be a child again.Â
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Mom left on Monday 30th after being with us since the beginning of Cameron’s diagnosis which was very emotional for us all. She had become a local here and it was very sad for all of us and her numerous new-found friends here on the coast. However, it was all very positive as there was a sense of relief that our lives were taking yet another turn back onto better things. We are so grateful to have had her with us, for the love, support and all that she gives.
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For the first time in what seems like a very long time the three boys have been having a holiday together and Cam has been able to join in everything. Although it is an adjustment for them all to find themselves and their space again it is wonderful to have a home filled with noisy boys again and on Saturday we were all treated with free tickets to watch Australia play rugby against France at Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane – courtesy of the oncology unit. We all had a ball supporting our new national team beat France 40-10.
Today when we were out we bumped into one of the radiation therapists who was involved with Cameron’s treatment. He told Cam of someone he knows who has had a similar mass left from his cancer 12 years ago and that it has just stayed like that. They believe it is scar tissue so it is encouraging to hear these things and he was so pleased to see Cam looking so well and his hair growing back. God places people just where and when we need them – he has not been up to the Sunny Coast for 8 years and the day he comes up the bumps into Cameron. As he said, its destiny. Alternatively we could look at it like our dear little friend ‘A’s mom said, “Tell Cam it is just an extra heart because if anyone ever deserved one it is him”. He gives so much to the other cancer kids who all love him.
I have also added a message under “From Leigh”. Also, look out for episode two of the Cameron’s journey video in a few weeks time.
July 9th, 2008 at 4:59 am
Hi Cam
Well at last I can write again, I am so happy for you that this mass is probably scar tissue and you have won the fight with great courage and a wonderful attitude. I agree it is your second heart!!! Have a wonderful holiday with your brothers and of course your mom and dad. Take care all of you and God Bless and sweet dreams. love as always Dee Martin Manuella and Kenneth xxxx
July 9th, 2008 at 5:05 pm
Hi Cam, Well it sounds as if you have won the war and now just have to keep your soldiers in place to guard the fort!!!!Hope you enjoy the hols with Owen and Carlton, and keep up the ‘noise’ to keep Mom happy!! Hope to talk soon. Much love Grandad Bill Cape Town South Africa.
PS. Give a little support for the ‘Bokke’ some times, they need a little boost now and again!!!
July 10th, 2008 at 3:38 am
Hi Cameron, I’m glad to see you looking so well, and good to hear that everything is going so smoothly! You remain in my thoughts and prayers (and the rest of your family). Ruby, Lydia and Ella also send their best wishes for a full recovery. They have finished school now for 8 weeks. The weather here in England is awful at the moment, lots of rain, so it will be fun trying to keep them occupied! Take care now, and give your Mum, Dad and brothers a big kiss from us all. Love Katie x
July 15th, 2008 at 11:56 pm
Hi Cameron
Such wonderful news. We are so happy that you have come though this so well and still smiling. You are a real inspiration. Say hi to your Mum & Dad and don’t let us catch you not shouting for the Boks!
Love
Chris & Andy