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Partial Remission…all the present I need!

July 29, 2008 By 14 Comments

I haven’t mentioned it previously on the blog, but a few months ago my Dad was diagnosed with stage 4 colon cancer. The gave him 2-3 years with treatment, mere months without.

He has been participating in a clinical trial since the diagnosis, going every couple of weeks for chemo and even having to wear a pump.

This weekend we found out that he is in partial remission! We knew the lesions were getting smaller and he was reacting well to the clinical trial, but apparently it is working better than anyone expected.

So today, on my birthday, that is the only present I need. Any extra time my kids can have to get to know him is a priceless gift!

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    Kim is a creative person who doesn't sit still for very long. As the mother of two, she calls herself a "recovering former working mom" and left a successful career as an Architect to stay home with her kids. This blog is a reflection of her daily life and her quest to find the answer to "what's that smell?". If blogging doesn't work out for her, she plans on auditioning to become a sports team mascot.

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    1. valmg says:
      July 30, 2008 at 6:17 am

      Kim, what terrific news for you and your family! Thanks for sharing it.

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    2. Alyson @ 3P's in a Pod says:
      July 29, 2008 at 7:58 pm

      Oh Kim, as the daughter of a cancer patient, I know what that precious time means. What a true birthday gift indeed!

      Alyson

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    3. Susan says:
      July 29, 2008 at 1:43 pm

      That is WONDERFUL WONDERFUL news!!!

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    4. Karen says:
      July 29, 2008 at 9:52 am

      Oh! How wonderful!

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    5. Lori says:
      July 29, 2008 at 9:52 am

      Yeah!!! (Tears again)

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    6. Mary says:
      July 29, 2008 at 9:48 am

      Wonderful, Kim. Warm thoughts to you and your family – happy birthday!

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    7. Celeste says:
      July 29, 2008 at 8:30 am

      I am so happy for you Kim. You are a special person and you and your entire family deserves this. Don’t lose hope. My Mom was given 6 months and she went into complete remission. Doctors just don’t know enough about cancer to really be able to predict everything.

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    8. Bridgette says:
      July 29, 2008 at 8:07 am

      Oh, Kim, that made me tear up! Time is such a wonderful gift!

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    9. pam says:
      July 29, 2008 at 7:29 am

      That’s awesome, Kim! What a great gift…!

      Happy Birthday!!! :D

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    10. Leah Kanaan says:
      July 29, 2008 at 7:19 am

      Thats wonderful!!!! I am very happy for you! I’m sorry you are going through this, but I am glad you got some good news, especially on your bday. Happy birthday!!!

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