Wednesday, December 02, 2009

Good News

Kevin's surgery went very well Monday afternoon. We won't have the pathology report til next week, but the surgeon was confident it hadn't spread and he got it all. We left yesterday and expected him to come home on Thursday. However, they are on their way home now!

Steve's new chemo treatment was today and it went very well also. The infusion of Avastin was 90 minutes (for the first one; it'll be 60 minutes next time and 30 minutes each time after that). He was able to eat lunch while he was receiving the chemo and doesn't expect that nausea will be a problem with this protocol. He will continue to receive it every other week for 9 months - 1 year. He will have an MRI sometime in January.
They are also on their way home from Madison (they were able to stop and visit with Kevin before they left -- that's how we know all 4 of them are on their way home this afternoon!)

It's nice to finally have some good news!

Gratitudes:
Obviously -- our sons are doing well today.
All the prayers sent up from all over cyber land for us. We can't thank all of you enough.
Friends and Family.

8 comments :

Carol said...

Joanne that is just the BEST news...we'll keep all those good thoughts going! You take care!

Jeanne said...

I'm happy to read your good news. Prayers continue for you and your family.

Melody said...

It's so nice to hear that all is well for now!

StitchinByTheLake said...

Wonderful post-Thanksgiving news! blessings, marlene

sewprimitive karen said...

Very good news; continued good luck to you all!

Mary said...

Amen to the news on both of your sons. May the news continue to be better and better. Hugs and prayers, Mary

Mary Johnson said...

This is is good news. You and your family continue to be in my thoughts and prayers.

Shelina (formerly known as Shasta) said...

I'm so glad both your sons are better now. I wish them continued and increased good health.