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Bakersfield, CA, United States
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.

Wednesday, December 20, 2006

CT Results look great!

The CT results came back in yesterday. They look great with over 50% shrinkage of his tumor! Also, previous spots on the liver look much better and have almost vanished. So, the plan is to go ahead and give him Round IV of Chemo starting December 28th and then give him several days to recover and do the surgery to remove what's left of the tumor in probably early mid January. It's very nice that we will all be able to be home and have a relatively normal Christmas! My mom is coming in today and will be here through the first, and then our friends Megan and Phil from California are able to come in for a few weeks in January. It'll be nice to have them here while Hans is in the hospital for surgery and recovery!

5 comments:

debi said...

I am glad that Hans gets to be home for Christmas and to spend it with Mom, Dad, Grandma and me. That way Santa will have an easier time finding him too.
I am having a fun time in Phoenix and I miss you all.
Love, Elle

debi said...

I am glad that Hans gets to be home for Christmas and to spend it with Mom, Dad, Grandma and me. That way Santa will have an easier time finding him too.
I am having a fun time in Phoenix and I miss you all.
Love, Elle

Kindra said...

I too am glad that things are going so well. All of us at the Shadowbend YMCA who know Hans, his parents, and Elle are thinking of you often. We are happy to learn of the shrinkage! Enjoy the holidays. We watch for updates often, let us know if there is anything we can help with.

-Kindra (shaken101@hotmail.com)

Anonymous said...

This is really good news. Hope all of you have a Merry Christmas & that the new year will bring a complete recovery for Hans. Our prayers will continue.God Bless you all. Norma Gushliak ( I live in Lewiston,ID & am a first cousin to Great Grandpa Len- I also know Grandpa Dean)

K said...

Deo Gratias! We will continue to keep you all in our prayers. Have a blessed and holy Christmas.