Garrett had is first followup appointment with his Oncologist today. He had a CT scan with contrast on Monday and then met with the doc today to review the findings. The doc said....
He's still clean!
The CT scan showed that the blood clots have gone away and that there are no new masses or signs that the cancer has come back. His blood markers, CBC, and one other tests all came back normal. He also got some good news that he no longer has to take the Cumadin (spelling sorry?) blood thinners. He is really excited about that. That means that as far as they are concerned his body is as back to normal as it can be.
YAY for G!
The only bit of "bad" news is that instead of having to wait only a year to turn in mission papers he will have to wait two years. Apparently the first two years are the most likely time that the cancer could come back so they don't want him going anywhere during that time. But once he is cancer free for two years he is free to put in papers. It was a little discouraging but he was happy to know that all is well still.
Thanks to everyone for continued love and support.
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Wonderful news! We are so happy to hear it.
That is amazing news!
By the way...
going out and working with the missionaries now will make him even a BETTER missionary when HE DOES go.
So glad to hear!!!!
We were so happy to get the good news. You are amazing Garrett and you are still da man in our book! You are an amazingly brave young man and we love you tons and tons. Go and have some fun now.{not that you ever stopped] Take care of yourself. Love ya, Uncle Ted and Aunt Jo
Thinking of you Garret. I hope you continue feeling well.
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