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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.

Monday, April 23, 2007

Chemo is Complete!

Hans has completed his 96 hour chemo drip. It was pretty exciting that they just took down the last of four 24-hour bags!

Hans is set to get his stem cells in two days, on Wednesday April 25th. He is still coping with all of this okay. He is feeling a little pukey, and is having trouble keeping things down. But for the most part he's not that interested in food, just taking sips of his drinks. They'll start him on the IV nutrition in a day or two.

He has had a bit of fever, but so far that hasn't even made it past 99.6, so he's doing good that way too! Way to go, Hansie!

10 comments:

Anonymous said...

YEAH! Hans, you are the strongest boy I know. I'm so glad you're done getting the medicine that makes you feel yukky!

Love and hugs and lots of prayers,
Aunt Holly

Anonymous said...

Good Job Hans,

Uncle Michael

Anonymous said...

Hansie, you are so awesome! Those bad boo boo's are running scared - you're such a fighter!!

Hugs and loves from Grandpa Dale and me. Uncle Quinn and Ashley and the dogs send you hugs and kisses too. XOXO's to Elle too!

Anonymous said...

Way to go Hans,keep getting better!When you come to visit us next time you can go for a horseback ride.I'll make sure that grandma gets them in shape.You are one awesome little guy! Love ya lots,grandpa Dale

PS:BAD KITTY SAYS HI

Anonymous said...

Good work Hans. 96 hours is a long long time, but now its over. We are so proud of you and thinking of you all daily.

xoxoxoxo
Liz Rob Jemma and Flash

Anonymous said...

YAY!!! Hans you are almost there! Hang in there! You are such a BIG boy! I ams so proud of you! We are sending lots of prayers your way! The Whiteheads

Anonymous said...

Hey Hans, What a kid ! Just tell those nurses to keep giving you those yummy shakes to build up your muscles....

You're about to get all those good stem cells back to make you big and strong and give you "big hair" again.

We look forward to seeing you soon. Love,

Shirley, Joe, Daniel & Michael

Anonymous said...

WHOOPEE!!! Way to go Hans!
Make sure you keep whistling while your medications and stem cells work to make you healthy!
Ellie...your art work is fabulous!
You have a great talent!
We love you!
Aunt Susy, John, Buzzy, and Leo the Lion

Blair said...

We're always thinkin' about ya', buddy! You are definitely the toughest boy...heck, GUY...I know!

-Blair, Kim, Ethan, Eve, Emma, Ehren (and the new one, who we are referring to as Ava-Anderson until we find out if its pink or blue, haha!)

Anonymous said...

Way to go Hans! Your doing great! Hope you are starting to feel better too. It's soooo good to hear good news. Love, Cindy