January 9th, 2009 - The Good News Continues Too!
Cameron had his post CT scan visit with the oncologist today and she is very pleased with his scan results and examination. The mass has shrunk considerably on its own and is now very small in comparison to what it was and the shrinkage was clearly visible in comparison with the scan taken just 3 months ago. Parts of the mass that is there appear to be liquifying and so becoming less dense, which is fantastic news. His blood results were all good too.
We talked with the Oncologist about the fact that Cameron was finding it difficult to explain to people and for them to understand what his current condition is, because it is not scientifically, or medically correct to classify Cameron’s cancer as being in ‘remission’ – because there is still a mass there, even though it is not active. I told her Cameron was already telling people he was in remission, because this was simplest explanation, so we all had a giggle and decided that ‘remission’ is what we are declaring and she gave us her blessing to do so, which felt like another positive step forward.Â
She is hoping that this year will be boring for us – oh yes! So the plan is quarterly CT scans and blood tests for the remainder of 2009 and a PET scan later in the year. We can certainly live with this and we are so thankful to be coming out of this dark place and to know we can continue to grow in strength. We thank everyone for their prayers and the many people who continue to support us in so many ways. Many of you may not realise just how much a kind word or supportive gesture, or even hug has helped us along this journey. Thank you all. And most of all, thank you to our Lord and Saviour as He has given us strength, hope and peace like no other. It is Faith alone that has brought us this far.
“Faith enables persons to be persons because it lets God be God” – Author unknown
“I can do everything through Him who gives me strengthâ€Â Philippians 4:13
January 10th, 2009 at 8:02 pm
Well a new year has begun and I hope the news carries on being so good for the next years to come, my thoughts are with you all across the many kilometers of this wide wonderful world, go forward all positive thinking will be rewarded you will see, Cam I thought your hair would be curlier!!! But you are all looking so good you three boys. lots of love as always Dee Martin Manuella and Kenneth xxxx
January 10th, 2009 at 9:24 pm
What fantastic news, we are all so pleased for you. Dont you guys look fab! We hope that 2009 will a year where you can all just relax and cruise through the year without any worries, stresses or strains! Well done all of you, you are still very much in out thoughts and prayers. My parents church in Nelspruit have also been informed of your great news, and everyone is soooo delighted. Prayer works!!!!!! Love to you, Nic, Monique, Sebastian and Ross xxxx
January 10th, 2009 at 10:27 pm
That’s amazing guys, you have certainly been on a roller coaster over the last year and I hope 2009 is a calmer one for you all. Cam looks brilliant in the photos and his strength is admirable. I hope you have a fabulous new year and thanks for keeping us in the loop. We will all keep sending poisitive thoughts your way. Big hugs Judith