Celebration is in order! While Millie was getting her checkup with her mama in Oakland, our oncologist Dr. Sharma called home to report that they had analyzed the specimen (ie, the tissue and bone removed during surgery last week) and had determined that THERE IS NO MORE TUMOR!!! Now, I went on to discuss the regimen, and if there'd be any change as a result of that discovery (always hopeful to lessen the impact of chemotherapy) and Dr. Sharma replied no, that as a result of 30+ years of data it would be in our best interest to stick with the eight more treatments we have scheduled to prevent relapse. Okay... I can accept that - Millie came through with flying colors after the first six, so I have confidence she can do this.
So I called Laura's cellphone to give her the news but she'd already heard from Dr. Phil, the surgeon, who again confirmed the pathologist's report: NO LIVING CANCER CELLS REMAIN in the tissue removed. Relief is an understatement... we have reached a new milestone... and SUCCESS. Dr. Phil calls her a "superstar", and that "this is the best case scenario we wished for."
Just wanted to share that with you kind people and I'm right now raising a glass to spring break, and hoping everyone can spend as much time with their families as possible - we'll be doing the same.
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rad! congratulations, you guys! -tiffany
ReplyDeletetears of joy are flowing, can't wait to celebrate with you all soon!
ReplyDeletexoxoxo
Jen, Andy, Ella & Sam
Wow. HUGEST news....so wonderful. Lots of warmth from Millie's fans in North Carolina.
ReplyDeleteTremendous news! We're LOVING this over here!! -Ash
ReplyDeleteYeah, Millie! That's great!!
ReplyDeleteLove,
Jackson
this brings tears of joy to my eyes. xo-lela
ReplyDeletesending love your way!
ReplyDeleteThe best news we've been hoping for.
ReplyDeleteLove,
Uncle Charlie & Aunt Pat
Couldn't be better news.
ReplyDeleteWe are beyond words with joy!!! Millie is a rock star!!! Lisa, Phil and kids!
ReplyDeleteLoving this!
ReplyDeleteWOW and CONGRATS!! Great news. Indeed a celebration is in order. Lots of love from Chicago - Amy, Greg and Lincoln
ReplyDeleteFreakin' AWESOME!!!!!!!!!!!! INCROYABLE!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteSince a complexity of Ewings Sarcoma is its tendency to become chemo-resistant, this is great news for us. The fact that the mix and intensity of the drugs and treatment schedule worked to kill the cells is a major victory. Chemo sucks, but it works.
ReplyDeleteThis is amazing news! My son's tumor was on his upper femur, so he had to have major surgery after 4 treatments. They removed 3/4 of his femur and his hip and replaced it with titanium, so a longer recovery from that, but he had 95% tumor death. He finished 8 more treatements of the chemo and now, 2-1/2 years later he is still cancer free, so be encouraged! Your daughter is a trooper. Yes, chemo sucks, but better to not ever have the cancer come back. My son also would not eat the hospital food, so I completely understand that too! You are in my thoughts and prayers and hope you have a wonderful Easter!
ReplyDeletePatty
What wonderful news!! We are so happy for all of you!! Much love from the Fadtkes.
ReplyDeleteThis is super great news!
ReplyDeleteHave a great spring break and hopefully Millie and Katie-Rose are able to have a play date very soon.
Your friends
The Hyde family from up the hill
Such thrilling news! We are so happy for you all Bill & Elizabeth Bell
ReplyDeleteThis is great news! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteNo wonder you appeared so joyous in my dream of you earlier this week! It's a wonderul feeling to cry tears of joy in Millie's honor. We are so happy for you!!
ReplyDeleteJust Fantastic! Ed.B.
ReplyDeleteWe are so glad that Millie has no more tumor! Thank God! Our prayers have been answered. Hang in there everyone the chemo will be done and you are so very close to the finish line. We send our love,
ReplyDeleteLisa, Chris, Livi and Caroline :)