Hi - just a quick post to say that we made it out of the hospital yesterday. Hans has had two transfusions each of red blood cells and platelets. Thanks to all the donors out there who have made the commitment to give blood. As you know, these products are life saving and are only available because of people's kindness. If you're local, you can go to www.giveblood.org to find out where you can give. It is truly a simple and self-less life saving act that most of us can incorporate into our lives. Thank you!
Other than that - our weekend inpatient was uneventful. We learned that Hans' fracture should heal on its own within 4 - 12 weeks. He is uncooperative with wearing the sling, and the ortho surgeon said that'd be okay, that he'll protect it on his own to a certain extent.
Elle made it back yesterday. Her trip fortunately corresponded nicely with our unplanned hospital stay. I am grateful that she had family doting on her! Thank you all!
Please pray for Hans to have an amazing and complete response to this Topo/Cytox and Radiation treatment for complete healing and recovery. Dr. Russell is also considering adding Zometa to his new treatment protocol given the fracture.
We gotta swing - my next post will be a letter from my brother, Hans' uncle Tom!
Lara
About Me
- Hans Weberling
- 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.
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Its nice to hear that Hans is home and enjoying the dog and being such a brave boy with Radiation.
I love all the pictures and look forward to more. Elle is becoming such and independent girl. Good for her!
Love ya
Kerry and Madison
I don't know the downside of zometa, but there seems to be plenty of upside potential for someone in Hans's situation.
Erin and I thought about stopping by yesterday when we finished at clinic. We thought we could identify your car in the parking garage (even though we have no idea what you drive) by the stickers on the back and guessed that you were still there. Unfortunately, Erin's hunger trumped our plan for a visit, so we left for Luby's instead.
Enjoy your week.
VB
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