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.

[toomuch2young]

Another juicy eye here! So glad he got to meet his cousin and Santa what a busy day!
Everything crossed its not c.dif and your both fit to leave hosp and enjoy some more Christmassy things.

[neverquitesure]

Hi Trazzle, I am another stranger who has mostly lurked on and off since you first posted about Joe's illness.

I always struggle knowing what to say, but I wanted you to know that I think about Joe very often and, despite being agnostic, pray, beg and bargain that your precious boy returns to health soon. My splodge is on the Norfolk/Suffolk border. I think you are amazing and wish that you didn't have to go through this.

[saffronwblue]

So lovely for Joe to have cousin and Santa time and for you to have some sibling time. Hope his tummy resolves without full on treatment.

[onedev]

My eyes are watering nicely too! Gingers crossed

[Thumbwitch]

I suppose probiotics would be inappropriate under the circs, would they trazzle? Might be worth asking if you could use them to help his guts, even so - if not therapeutic dose, then maybe live yoghurts?

[BarmeeMarmee]

I seem to have something in my eye... So glad joe got to meet his cousin and see Santa. Splodging away...

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Thumb thanks for the suggestion but he isn't allowed any probiotics or yoghurt at all for, like, the next 2 years!

His immune system just isn't up to keeping them in check.

Good nights sleep from both of us here and chemo starts again later - hopefully the last one of this session.

[thewhistler]

Trazzle, am frankly trying not to weep in Costa,( so embarrassing) as so glad things came together despite all the difficulties. Hope it's not c diff and glad you had a good night. Hope cold is on way out. Delighted Father Christmas had such an effect and love the hairy fairy.

Don't know if Joe likes puppies, but if it would amuse or interest him at any point our very sweet puppy ( very licky) who is about his age in dog years, had the snip yesterday, so tell him that a little puppy had to go to hospital yesterday too, and will on Monday again. I will see if I am able to post a photo (incompetence) but a picture of any white Jack Russell puppy would do. Puppy's name is Rollo. He is Very Naughty.

[Thumbwitch]

Fair enough, Trazzle, I did wonder!

Glad you had a good night's sleep anyway and gingers crossed for it being the last chemo for this round.

Hurrah for seeing Santa and his cousin - that's great.

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Awww whistler adorable!

Tests came back as showing c. Diff present in his gut but he's not infected - best we could have hoped for and no antibiotics. He finished his iv antibiotics this morning and straight on with chemo number 8.

Had a lovely afternoon with DB and DN (and DD of course!). DB helped tidy the house (recurring theme!) and then I wrapped lots of pressies for DSis to collect tomorrow.

We are having a Trazzle get- together, the like of which has never been seen before! Plus DM, DB, DSis and I have not all been in a room together for 2 and a half years. Excited doesn't cover it.

[IwishyouaMerryChristmas]

. Have a great time.

Xxxx

[TeaAndTinselMakeChristmasShine]

Hope you had a great day with your family.

I spent yesterday with all mine for my sister's wedding and it was wonderful though I'm a little tired hungover today.

Glad to here not ABs for your boy.

[TeaAndTinselMakeChristmasShine]

Oooof. Hear not here [tired and emotional emoticon]

[thewhistler]

Good news not actually infected and no ABs.

[tholeon]

Enjoy! So glad he got to see Santa and no antibiotics x

[NorksAreTinselly]

Just checking in with tonight's delivery of ginger fingers and tumble dryer lint :)

[onedev]

Splodging for you all tonight - hope things are progressing well!

[bobkate]

just checking in and so pleased to read the updates. Still splodging for the trazzle clan x

[SingingSands]

I tend to lurk on your threads, Trazzle, giving silent support. Then I randomly came across a thread you posted on and realised you only live a mile up the road from me!

So I'm coming out to say that I think of you and your family often and every day I hope that Joe continuing to kick butt.

Have a fantastic Christmas, all of you Xx

[BuffyFairyTopsTheTree]

So happy Joe got to meet his cousin and you've had lovely family time.

Love the pic of him meeting FC. That was one hairy fairy!

How are you all today?

[Four4me]

Found you

[Nooneelseisallowedafergus]

The best news ever. This has made my Christmas. Go joe, you are one strong and brave little man x x

[strictlycaballine]

Great that you are enjoyings such a fab family time. Just what the doctor ordered! Sending lots of love from over the channel xxx

[TrazzleMISTLEtoes]

Quick note to say hi and that we were discharged as planned on Monday. Then I got a night out(!).

In hospital all day Tuesday, as planned, for tests.

First day back at work in a year today - went fine. Been baking all night for cookies for nurses. Bed soon.

Back at hospital all day tomorrow for scan under sedation.

And then another one on Friday.

[dikkertjedap]

You must be so exhausted! So nice that you have been making cookies for the nurses, I am sure that they will be much appreciated.

Hope the scans go okay, does Joe mind them a lot or is he okay about them? Will you get the results straight away?

I hope that you can all be home together for a lovely Christmas and New Year.