Our precious little boy, Oscar, was diagnosed with high risk neuroblastoma (an extremely rare and aggressive childhood cancer) on 30th November 2011. After a long and tough battle he was finally given the all clear in April 2013 but sadly it returned in August 2013. This blog is to update our many friends and family members who are supporting us and Oscar in this battle.
Monday 9 January 2012
Some good news!
Day 38: Oscar had his mid-way tests today (ultrasound and bone marrow), to gauge how well (or not) he is responding to the treatment. The unofficial report from the radiographer suggests it is good news! The "deposits" of neuroblastoma cells (tumors) were difficult to find on the ultrasound - the first ultrasound baseline tests had shown extensive tumors on his liver, spleen and lymph nodes in his abdomen! This is exactly the boost we need to prepare for the second half of this induction stage of chemotherapy. Go Oscar!!!
We celebrated by making rice crispie buns (grumpy face as I was interrupting the chef at work)...
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Just testing this commenting malarky! Great news today Oscar, well done!!! x
ReplyDeleteOscar is in the thoughts & prayers of so many people. Only had the privilege of meeting him once but his charm (and style!) left a lasting impression. Big love, Jason, Natasha & Caitlín Mc Cartan x
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting Oscar. Such a brave boy
ReplyDeleteThe blog is a great idea and good way to keep your friends and family updated on how the wee man is doing! Stay strong. You are all in our thoughts and prayers.
ReplyDeleteBrilliant news Stephen/ Leona. No better way to celebrate than with chocolate!! You're all in my prayers. Will share the link to encourage donations whether they be blood or ££. xx
ReplyDeleteDenise
Great to get bit of good news,Oscar is so strong & brave - keep it going wee man !!
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Granda B
Good news! Oscar, you are so brave and such an inspiration to us all.
ReplyDeleteLots of love Sarah and Aidan
Keep up the fight little man miss seeing u round in Granny Knox's God Bless Lots of Love Liz.
ReplyDeleteGood news. The buns look great. Hope to meet you all when we visit Simon & Karen. Best wishes the Towers family (Simon's big sis) X
ReplyDeleteKeep fighting wee Oscar, and Stephen & Leona. Yous are an inspiration to us all. Lots of love and hugs
ReplyDeleteJacqueline & Emma-Rose xx
How wonderful, way to go Oscar, it's working already.Lots of Love, Sandra & Bill Baker and all the family.xx
ReplyDeleteGood News Leonna. Oscar is in our thoughts and prayers. He is such a brave wee man. Take Care Martina.
ReplyDeleteGreat News Leona. Your are all in our thoughts. I hope you dont mind I have shared this on FB to encourage people to donate blood/platelets or money to the charities. I felt this was one way I could help. I havent donated in a while myself, but I'm hoping to go next week.
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