As many of you know, we met with Billy's Oncologist today to get his Petscan results. The doctor walked in and gave him a "high five". He said he is in "total remission". The scans were completely free, which is better than they were expecting. He does still have to do radiation to eradicate anything possibly left behind. That is scheduled to begin on Sept 29. He will go for 3 weeks in a row taking the weekends off, and then he is DONE! There will be testing in between, and testing after for the next 2 years. Then once a year til he is free for 5 years. The radiation isn't the funnest thing to do. It is still dangerous, it will burn his skin and make it hard to swallow. There is a risk for damaging his heart and increased risk of lung cancer, but that is minimal. They think he will loose some more weight (he is at 158lbs). All in all it was a good meeting followed by a celebration of Margaritas and wings! We should all expect to see him back on the ball field in the Spring.
As always... Thanks for your support!
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3 comments:
YEA!!!!! Great news, Congrats Billy!
Love,
Robin and Bill
Colorado
Billy boy it Cathy Barry I'm not one to play on computers but you must know I'm thinking and praying everyday for you and your family.
please call me anytime 908 625 9682
Billy you have always been a fighter and i know you will be back being the pain in the a-- cocky softball player you are and we love so much.. lol
call me please
love ya buddy
cathy barry
I cried when I read the blog!! I am so happy for you but will continue to send prayers your way. So glad to hear the news! Love, Vicki (from Washington)
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