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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.

Thursday, April 12, 2007

Cultures came back positive

I spoke with Lara this morning and Hans' latest cultures came back with the same bacteria that put him into ICU right after surgery. It is a 'sticky' kind of bacteria that clings to the inside of his central line making it very hard to treat with antibiotics.

The plan is to remove his central line Friday morning and put a PIC line in his arm. Hans will be on antibiotics for another 10 days so that he is infection free entering into his BMT. Right now, they are looking at either April 20th or 23rd as a new start date for the BMT. The doctors haven't mentioned discharging Hans in the interim so they are just in the 'wait and see' mode.

Hans is in his 'hospital mode' - just sort of relaxing, watching his videos, playing with some toys, and doing his little art projects and puzzles. He has learned to get around his room, pushing his own IV pole, so that he isn't having to spend all of his days in bed. He's been enjoying all of the e-cards - so keep them coming!

It is so comforting to know that so many people have them all in their prayers and positive thoughts. The compassion of everyone is amazing!

Kathy

1 comment:

Blair said...

What is the room # now so I can send him an e-card?