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Hans was a busy, happy, sweet and fearless three year old when he was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma. He fought his disease like a "gladiator" for nearly 6 years. Hans was an animal lover to his core. He was 'guarded' at home by his three cats, Black, Orange and Cotton. He also had his Golden Retriever, Honey, to keep him company. Hans enjoyed swimming, biking, gardening, grilling (he had his very own grill!), horseback riding, playing video games, building Legos, and flipping between Nickelodeon, Cartoon Network and Animal Planet. Hans loved all members of his family and he was a loyal friend. He had to go through a lot of treatment in his life. But Hans powered through it. His attitude was let's get this done! His motivation was always to get back home, to his family, pets, favorite foods and pool.

Thursday, October 26, 2006

Latest Diagnosis Results

Hey Everyone,

First off let me thank you so much for those of you at the playgroup Halloween party today for your very generous donations for Lara and her family. With the money I was able to get an American Express card, a Chipotle card, Starbucks card and also three really nice large stainless steel Starbucks traveling mugs.

I spoke to Lara late this afternoon and they finally got the results in. They met with the oncologist for two hours and have come up with a plan to kind of cover the next 12 months. Hans was diagnosed with Neuroblastoma Cancer. She explained three steps in their plan. First, Hans will begin chemotherapy starting tonight. This will go on for 15 weeks but mid-way probably around Christmas time doctors believe the tumor will have shrunk enough for him to have an operation to remove it. Once that operation 7-8 more weeks of chemo will probably be needed. The next step is that Hans will have a bone marrow transfusion. They will be using his own bone marrow to do that. After all of this then the last 6 months will be in maintenance type mode.

She is really positive and feels Hans is in good hands and is happy that the doctors are putting Hans up on the fast track which you can clearly see by them starting treatment tonight. They are really upbeat and relieved that theyhave that load off their backs of not knowing the diagnosis. Now they are ready to fight and keep moving on ahead.

It's going to be a very very long and rough road ahead for Hans so continue to keep him in your prayers please. Lara requested that I tell everybody to pray the rosary. She did say that they might be even able to come home in a week! They will be keeping an very close eye on him to see how he's handling the chemotherapy over the next 5 days. We will definitely have to have a welcome home celebration for when Hans does come home.

Carmen

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Hansie - Get better soon! We love you....and your big sister Elle and your mom and dad. Love and kisses....... pl and everybode in Seattle. xoxoxoxox

Anonymous said...

Hi Cousins!
We are thinking about all of you everyday. We are praying that Hans will have a speedy recovery and that we will be able to see you all very soon! We send all our love with lots and lots of hugs and kisses!
Love Always, Critter, Colleen and Erin

Anonymous said...

You are in the prayers of lots of folks up here in Chaska, Minnesota. We said a rosary in Hans' honor yesterday, and are sending positive thoughts your way.

Big hugs from the frozen north,

Katie Tierney (Bernie H's sister) and the Guardian Angels Ladies Prayer Group

Anonymous said...

Hi Hans! We are part of your Little Saints group! We wanted to tell you that we are praying for you and will continue to do so every day. We hope that God will send down his healing touch and you will be feeling better quickly. God bless you sweetie!

The Hendrix Family--
Bill, Diana, Alyssa, and Seven

Anonymous said...

At prayer circle this morning, I asked who wanted to pray - expecting a teacher to volunteer - when a little hand went up and we heard "i do" from little Thomas. We asked him what he wanted to pray for and he said "Hans", as if there shouldn't even be a question! Of course we will pray for Hans every day. Thomas led the Little Saints staff in an Our Father just for Hans. We love you all and pray every day for your whole family. Take care. Katie K

Anonymous said...

Weberling Family...
Thoughts and Prayers are coming from Ellensburg WA. We will be thinking about Lil' Hans often on his way to a full recovery....
Love and Prayers
Kelly Carlson ( Grandma Jurgens Friend )