Cameron was diagnosed with Medulloblastoma in Febuary of 2008. After his tumor resection surgery, he underwent six weeks of radiation therapy and four months of chemotherapy. After these treatments, we went back into our "normal" lives and Cameron progressed well getting back into school and the day-to-day of being a little boy.
However, a routine MRI on March 19, 2010 showed his cancer had returned. On November 9th, 2011, Cameron finally conquered his battle with cancer when he opened his eyes to the joys of heaven. Even in these dark days, we know God has richly blessed us by putting so many wonderful people in our path during this journey and we are so very thankful for them all.
Well we made it home about an hour ago. Dr. G said yesterday that he wanted us out of there first thing this morning and therefore, as soon as his meds finished, the nurse came in to unhook him and off we went. Cam requested a stop by Starbucks for his favorite, a ginger molasses cookie. He is so happy to be home. I have to say that I think he tolerated this round of chemotherapy the best yet which is very atypical for this regimen. Usually, they get worse as the cycles progress but as everyone in Dr. G’s team has said, “he’s Cameron” and tends to do things his own way. I cannot believe we have one round of chemotherapy remaining. As Cameron and I went on one of our MANY tricycle rides this week, we passed the room he had on 5300 after surgery. My mind went back to the day in February where we first met Dr. G’s team. They had stopped by to go over the protocol which he would be on. I stood in the room, stared at little Cameron in the bed, and wept like a baby for I couldn’t even wrap my mind around what was taking place in my life, how sick my child was, and what he would endure in the months to come. Then this week, here I was, basically running behind him with his IV pole. Never in my wildest dreams did I believe he would handle this treatment the way he has. Never did I think he could be given high-dose chemo in the morning and then be off on a tricycle or up in the PT gym as if nothing had happened. There is only one reason for this; the covering of his body with prayer. So thank you to all who lifted him up to the Lord again this week. God has been so gracious to our sweet little guy. Three down, one to go, and a lifetime ahead to proclaim the miracle of Cameron!
LeAnn
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LeAnn, I have no doubt that prayers have been covering Cameron from many places! I am so happy that this third cycle went so well, but your guidance on What to pray and the strategic When to pray has helped us all to pray the most effective prayers. Enjoy your break until the LAST cycle. Love, Aunt Jan
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