Joe vs. The Cancer

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

My 3 year old DS, Joseph was diagnosed with the cancer Neuroblastoma in October.

Survival rates are approximately 1 in 3.

He's coming to the end of chemo and so far, chemo is kicking cancer's butt. 3 cheers.

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[Trazzletoes]

new thread

[girlsyearapart]

Nice to see a smile.

Chin up joe x

[Trazzletoes]

Thanks all. He has had a quieter day today, no playing but he has smiled at the tv. It's all expected still though.

Digestive system is still not working and his thumb is infected - either with bacteria or fungus, no one is sure but it should be ok.

Levels of liver stuff suggest he may have the start of the VOD liver disease. Or he may not. We'll know within a couple of days.

[kohl]

Brilliant news on the neutrophils-go go Joe!

[DuchessOfAvon]

Still lurking and still holding you all in the light.

[SPBInDisguise]

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[VenetiaLanyon]

Come on the neutrophils! x

[thewhistler]

Splodging for all those neutrophils.

Perf bowel a nuisance if it happens but controllable.

Go, Joe, go white blood cells and you little neutrophils.

Go Trazzle.

[bobkate]

Fab news :) Keep going Joe - what a trooper x

[TeaMakesItAllPossible]

Ahhh. Playing Joe Love it.

I know I'm just a dude on a thread, but I am so impressed with the detail and level of communication from the doctors through this stage.

Gingers crossed for his intestines.

I know it's probably the last thing you need at the moment but the thread is about get to 1000 posts. I'm sure that, if you want to continue, there are many who would continue with you, Joe and your family on your difficult journey. Likewise, I for one would understand if having one less thing to worry about would be a relief. No pressure either way but letting you know we're with you if you want us.

goooooo neutrophils

[Badvoc]

Great news on neutrophil count! :)
Bless him, he is so, so brave.
You must burst with pride whenever you look at him :)
Thinking if you all x

[dikkertjedap]

Great that he managed to smile and play .

Good news that his neutrophils are rising.

Very much hope that he is over the worst bit. Hoping for another good day tomorrow.

[Trazzletoes]

Another reasonable day today with smiles and playing etc. not quite as energetic as yesterday but I suspect he overdid it a bit with his enthusiasm.

His intestines have slowed down more which is a bit concerning as the Drs are worried this could lead to a perforated bowel but they are keeping a close eye on him. His neutrophils (the bits that fight infection) are on the up and up though, thank goodness!

[barefootcook]

Hi Trazzle

Lovely news about the dominos and Joe's out stretched arms and smile. Keep remembering that when things are not going so well. Hope you all have a good night. Thinking of you all. xx

[BehindLockNumberNine]

Lovely update, all slowly heading in the right direction.
I cannot even begin to imagine what you are going through and what to echo the words of another poster - Just keep swimming Trazzle family, you will get through this.

Still sending thoughts, good wishes, splodgings and crossed gingers.

xx

[thewhistler]

Isn't it lovely how affectionate he remains, what s stalwart loving little boy he is.

V good news about the white blood cells.

Continuing to think and Splodge.

[N0tinmylife]

So glad to hear there are signs of improvement! Long may it continue!

[giddypants]

Go joe!!

[onedev]

Glad things are going in the right direction - long may it continue.

[IwishIwasmoreorganised]

Great to hear that his white cells are on the up. That's just brilliant. Hope things keep heading in the right direction, little steps will add up to great big strides in the long run.

Xxx

[girlsyearapart]

..still splodging & gingers crossed