"I first want to personally thank you all for your prayer and support. Today was Tyson's appointment with the specialists at Children's National Medical Center. Summer and I were definitely fearing the worst. One of our main prayers leading up to today was that when we were faced with options, God would make it absolutely clear what path we should take.
When we got there today, there were no options. Our Doctor came in with a clear treatment plan that they have found promising results recently. He was also able to give some statistics that were more encouraging than what we have been seeing in our research. He said that this is due to the recent advances that they have made in treatments. The short explanation is that early next week Tyson will go in for a few tests and also to have a broviac catheter installed into his chest so that they can draw blood and administer medicines without constantly sticking him. The next day Tyson will begin his first cycle of chemotherapy. Each cycle is 21 days. He will be in the hospital in DC for days 1-7. Days 8-21 he will be able to spend at home. He will need to undergo 6 cycles. Lord willing, he will be finished with this treatment plan a few weeks before Thanksgiving.
We have a long road ahead and appreciate your constant prayers for our family. Please pray for Tyson's older brother and sister: Carson (4 1/2) and Kaylynn (2 1/2) as they learn to adapt to this new, temporary way of life. We will continue to update. Thanks again for praying! We serve a Great God."
2 comments:
Does Tyson have a personal website or care page created for him? I would love to be able to share this with people, or if there is an email list going around - please add me to it. This child and family is being lifted up in prayer!
cheekygirlshea at gmail dot com
Thanks Chip!
Shea Lindon
Yes you can get regular updates at http://home.earthlink.net/~ridgeviewwomen/id39.html
Thank you Shea great to hear from you...
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