It's been a while since we've updated so I thought I better catch you all up on everything. People have been sheepishly (and boldly - our favorite) asking here and there so it's time to put it out there. Really we haven't been talking about it much because there isn't much to talk about lately as we are in a waiting period. This is a good thing I believe. We don't mind sharing though, so don't be afraid to ask :)
Scott had repeat labs drawn the end of May for his Calcitonin (this type of cancer's marker basically) and Thyroid hormone levels. As you may remember his Calcitonin was up near 3,000 before surgery - the normal level for someone is 1-15. His levels have now dropped to around 550 and are holding steady. As long as they aren't increasing we're happy for now. His Thyroid levels are also back within range and we can definitely tell! He says he feels better now than he did before he had surgery. Looking back, I think he has more energy now and generally feels better than he has since the end of 2008. That's how subtle this sneaky devil of cancer crept in. Our Endocrinologist has been very aggressive with his hormone regimen and we are so grateful for her. It took quite a few months but he finally has the energy to be somewhat more of his normal self. It is great.
We're coming up on six months since surgery at the end of July already! This means more follow up tests again, including the more in depth CT-Scans of his upper body to see if the spots on his lungs have gown or changed and if there are any new masses. This is also done to make sure they got all the tumors out of his neck.
So, that's where we're at. Thank you all for your prayers and support. We'll continue to update you as we know more.
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