Speed Bump Revisited

On Tuesday we received some of the best news we could ask for- the CAT scan results of the Boo's chest and abdomen came back negative, showing no signs that the cancer had spread. We rejoiced and praised God for bringing us thru this ordeal and I couldn't help but feel like this was going to be a speed bump in the road of life that we were quickly leaving behind and, quite frankly, not a moment too soon.

Today was his follow-up appointment where we discuss what, if anything, happens next. The doctor explained that while no cancer showing in the CAT scan is promising, does not mean that the Boo is cancer free. Apparently some cancer may not show up, so there are still a certain amount of measures we now need to take. Also, the doctor discussed the pathology report which revealed(and I quote) that lymphovascular invasion was present, and that the tumor was 5% classic seminoma, and 95% embryonal carcinoma. LAYMAN'S TERMS: there is probably still cancer in his body but at this time it is inconclusive.

We are now waiting for confirmation on when the Boo will go see the oncologist and we will then decide to do chemo, surgery (to remove lymphatic tissue that the cancer could have spread to), or observation. No decisions have been made, we are waiting... praying... listening... waiting.

I feel like I am now glaring into my rear-view mirror, watching in disbelief as somehow my life pulls a 360. The speed bump is now before me, but this time seems bigger. For now we retreat, to plan and prepare, but it better know that we are fighters, and when we come back, we're coming with a bull dozer.

Thanks for your love and prayers... they are everything.