Wednesday, October 19, 2011

Remission

Good News from Houston. Ned had scans done last week and we are celebrating. His cancer is in remission. I think the Oncologist was almost skipping when he came into the exam room to tell us about the report. While this is wonderful news, Ned will continue treatment at least until the end of the year.

It was amazing to watch him improve. It seemed like there was no change until after his fifth infusion and then I started noticing things getting better. Last week the family gave him a birthday party and while he might not have been a party animal, he was mingling and having a great time. Today is his actual birthday and we are going out to eat.

Since last year when he lost most of his hair from chemo and radiation he has kept it clipped close. I love it. He looks very handsome and very stylish. Here you have Gary, son #2, giving him a haircut in our apartment kitchen.

Many thanks to all of you who have sent good thoughts and prayers this way via the blog comments or email.


13 comments:

Dan in NC said...

Great News! Congrats to the two of you!
Cheers!
Dan in NC

Michael Dickson said...

¡Felicitaciones!

Brenda Maas said...

So glad to hear the good news.
All the best to you all.

Heather said...

Congratulations! I am so happy to hear this! Ned is a very handsome guy! I love men with short hair. I keep all three of my men with close cropped hair. LOL - all three of my men are my husband and the two 2yo boys!

Cynthia said...

Wonderful news! Congratulations to both of you.

Steve Cotton said...

As you know, I have been waiting with bated breath for this news. The two of you have been in my prayers. And it is good news, indeed. I hope I get to see you again soon.

Gloria Baker Feinstein said...

Yay!!

Barb said...

Fabulous news! I can hear your collective sighs of relief all the way up here.

Jonna said...

What wonderful news! I think of you two every day and I'm overjoyed to hear this. Ned looks great with short hair, very cool!

Unknown said...

¡Felicidades!

Nancy said...

OH, Billie, I am so happy! What a relief! You two have been in my thoughts every day - what a thrill this is to hear.

XOXO

jennifer j rose said...

Felicidades!

Croft said...

Feliz CumpleaƱos. Ned!