Saturday, October 12, 2013

BIG news!!!

It has been a REALLY good week! We met with Dr. Reddy on Thursday and got the news. We will not be resuming treatment. Braden is officially done!! I think we are still in shock. At this point, it just isn't worth the risk to Braden's vision and the research supports stopping. Although Braden didn't complete the entire year, we feel really good about the decision. He has a long life ahead of him and we really don't want to compromise his eye sight! Dr. Reddy continues to be very reassuring that we have completed the most important part of treatment which is the vigorous first month. So proud of Braden for making it over 6 months. After being off treatment now for a couple weeks, he is feeling fantastic! He even push mowed the yard today:) These are big achievements!

Thank you so much for all your prayers, love and support. The next step for Braden is a whole body PET scan in December. They will also be watching his eyes and we pray for complete healing! I continue to pray that Braden gets stronger each day. God continues to show us how awesome he is! We have completely given this to him. There is no room for doubt or fear in our hearts. We would have never made it this far without all of you!!



Our wonderful oncologist Dr. Reddy!!
 
 
 
Everyone knows Braden loves oncology nurses;) Thank you Lisa for getting us through some rough days! You are the best!!
 
 
 
We took our little good luck charm along!

6 comments:

  1. What lovely news! We are so happy for you all and we'll keep praying for a healthy future.

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  2. That is awesome news. I pray that everything continues to improve for him.

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  3. I am happy for the great news! I found your blog not too long ago and happy that I found it. Your melanoma journey gives me hope that all will be ok for my husband. He was recently diagnosed with stage 3 and will begin his treatment process with interferon. Funny thing his oncologist's name is Dr. Reddy too, here in CA. Wishing you all the best!

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    1. Hey Traci! Thank you so much for your kind words!! Do you keep a blog? If you have any questions at all or your hubby wants to connect with my hubby please do!!! We will be praying for your husband! He can do it!!!

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  4. Sweet! I finish my Interferon in January. I cant wait!!!!!!!!

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