Today we heard that once again Orion's white blood cells and platelets are holding up just fine. Then we heard the most encouraging news since December 23rd. His blood markers, specifically HCG and AFP which are produced by the cancer were down dramatically. This points to but does not prove that the two types of aggressive primary cancers have been reduced in size. The good doctor did warn us that when Orion has his next MRI, Monday Feb. 28 in the evening, it may show a teratoma on the pineal gland that will require another brain surgery. He told us to brace ourselves.
In another piece of good news Orion is tolerating the chemo so well that his next round, number three, will be outpatient clinic administered and he gets to come home to my cooking and special Nurse Steve care.
We have little smiles on.
Good news that Orion is tolerating the chemo well. I know the markers can't always be counted on but this is good reason for hope. I have a little smile, too.
ReplyDeleteThe body is an amazing thing. Teratomas are weird. It would be nice if the doctor was wrong.
It was 60ish in Ashfield today. I walked the doggies this afternoon and I think Darcy really liked the warmth and the increased smells. She seemed a little less antic on our walk. But more antic than ever at our greeting. Ida is just happy.
LT
What a terrific collection of encouraging news items. Little smiles here too. ~Æ
ReplyDeleteI had an immediate smile, too. Knock down those cancer cells--all of them!
ReplyDeleteSo much good news. Schools know their stuff and Orion's cells know theirs. Knock 'em out! Love the recent blogs of Orion's "original" go as for Swarthmore. A cancer. Hmm, what an original idea! Hope you all continue the progress. Steve's meals must help some. Love, Ruth
ReplyDeleteBIG SMILES here! Wonderful news
ReplyDeletethis is really great news. what a wild ride. hang in there.
ReplyDeleteLove Annie and Paul
PS : love the shirt, the rest of the decor, needs more blue and pinstripes.
ReplyDeleteWhat warriors! You two are a pair of wonderfully creative and strong fighters who carry on with amazing spirit and amazing grace! LOve to you all.
ReplyDeleteWhat good news. Your good cooking will only make Orion better.
ReplyDeleteDiane