Good news…
Not really up for writing much, but there was good news from all of the poking and prodding that we rushed home to complete Monday. The doctor did not have the official report so he reviewed the PET and CT and found that both were promising. The PET showed no abnormal activity and the tumor was inactive. The CT showed that some of the mass remained, but due to the PET it does not concern him. The superior vena cava providing return blood flow to the heart from the upper extremities looked like a nearly normal diameter.
Based on the doctor’s cheat sheet which shows standard of care for cancer across the country for a clean PET there are two options: 2 cycles of chemo followed by radiation or going straight to radiation. The first option with nearly 3 months of treatment is the recommended one to maximize curing the cancer, and that is the option we are going with. With my healthy lungs and lifestyle it also provides for a better long term prognosis.
The Happy Couple
On another very happy note, the wedding went off without a hitch (except us getting hitched). Jen only shed tears of joy with no other kinds of tears mixed in. It was so nice to put names with faces for some of the people commenting on here whom I had not previously met. Thanks to all that came to celebrate with us, and also to those who were there is spirit; we cannot wait to catch up with you elsewhere. Please see Jen and my facebook pages, https://www.facebook.com/jenschmidtphotography, and photos.marrinan.us for our newest pics.
Since I am just out of chemo, I am going to keep this short, but thanks again for all for your continued support and well wishes.
So happy to hear, the good report!
You are young, strong and married!
The cutest couple ever!
The best is yet to be!
Thanks for sharing your good news!
Awesome news, Tim!!! So happy to hear it. =)
Thanks so much for keeping us posted. Ive been sending strong, healthy vibes.
I’ve been thinking about you and your wife. What a great day!
Fantastic news! Congratulations on your treatment results! It will be even more exciting once this last milestone is completed! Cheers to the bright future ahead of you and your lovely wife!
YES!!!! Yes!!! Yes!!! Such great news. The wedding was perfect… we love you so!
Alex and Terri
Tim — what great news. Keep doing whatever you have been doing. It is working!!! We are still thinking positive. You will be back 100% very soon. Don’t ‘rush’ it, but it is coming —- Won’t be long before your normal routine will be second nature to you once more.
Papaw and I love you both, and think only good thoughts for you both. Get Well, Stay Well and enjoy !!!
Hi Tim: All of us in Boston are thinking of you and Good Thoughts and Prayers are being sent your way…I spoke with your Nana a couple of weeks ago and she had me laughing as usual!!!
Well, take care and Love to you and your lovely wife!
Love, Patty (A Boston cousin)
Love, Your Boston Cousin, Patty