Yeeha! We have had fantastic news today. We had an appointment with Kallans oncologist (Dr Michael Stevens) today. We have been waiting on the results from tests on Kallan's tumour that was removed. The results were expected to be here last Tuesday or Wednesday but no luck, so we were hoping that they were back today. Yep. they were. Great results from the first 2 cycles of chemo with tests showing that
95% of cancer cells are dead within the tumour.
Kallan is now scheduled to start chemo again next Monday. They are wanting to give him a little break between operation and chemo as they want him to try and heal as much as he can as chemo can reduce healing process. He is doing really well and this is to everyone's suprise.
Today after the appointment with the oncologist I had a conversation with an outreach nurse who helps with follow-up treatment from hospital to home. She expressed to me how she has noticed how Kallan has grown emotionally over the last couple of months. I absolutely agree, his outlook on things seem to be coming from new eyes. Eyes that have both seen and endured a whole lot, yet allow him to still be so positive about all aspects of his treatment. I also feel that his frame of mind has been a huge help with his recovery from his operation. No complaining has been uttered from him even while doing his exercises (through gritted teeth) with his shoulder. He is a little soldier.
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Hi Kallan, Wow thats wonderful news, you are an such a really brave boy for going through what you have in the last couple of months.We hope this year is a better for you and your mum, dad, and shaylee.I bet shaylee is going to miss the starlight room. From The Procters
Fantastic news! It's so nice that you can come home for a break. I agree Darren, I think there has been a real transformation in Kal, especially noticeable in his attitude preceding this op. He's a dead set soldier and we're just so proud of the way he had dealt with shock/fear/pain/exhaustion/debilitating illness. All in the space of 3 mths. It's been an absolute whirlwind for you all and you're an absolute trooper Kal. Love Karen, Mark, Isaac & Saskia XXXX
I have to agree with you about Kal and his exercises - I watched him one day in the early stages and he was just so determined, I just had to say how proud of him I was. It is great to see him home for a while just doing normal things and being a normal boy (or should I say, young man).
Enjoy your time at home Kal and Dash and you know that you are never far from our thoughts, whether you are at home or in Sydney.
Love always
Nan & Pop
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