We’re Almost There

I was talking to Fiona the other night about leaving for Houston. She reminded me of the Disney song from Princess and the Frog – Almost There. It’s my cancer jam and ringtone for a few weeks. If your not familiar with it, take 2 minutes, you’ll love it.

There’s been trials and tribulations
You know I’ve had my share
But I’ve climbed a mountain
I’ve crossed a river
And I’m almost there

Today marks the halfway point of my treatment. We received the results from the PET scan and the tumor has completely responded to the chemotherapy and is no longer there.

I still have to finish 3 more rounds of chemo to ensure we get all the cancer that might not be visible in a PET and that there isn’t a relapse. I’ll gladly take the good news. It’s likely  that the cancer will be in full remission at the end of my treatment plan and I won’t need radiation either.

To celebrate, tonight I’m treating myself to another round of chemotherapy.

I consider myself extremely blessed to have great doctors, loving family and awesome friends to help me. I’m reminded daily of  family and friends who had/have larger battles than mine and I’m inspired by their fights against cancer.

9 thoughts on “We’re Almost There”

  4. Wonderful, wonderful, spectacular news!!! I’m so happy for you, Tom! You carried this whole thing with dignity and grace. Lots of love and shared happiness to you and your family.

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  5. You and the Zags are going all the way!! Great news Buddy. Keep up the fight, it’s working!! Must be that new look you’re sporting these days!!

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  9. Great news as I follow along on your journey. You ARE almost there! I’m excited for Gonzaga, too – this may be their year.

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