Hunter LiveStrong: January 2013

THE BEGINNING

January of 2007 we found a small lump on Hunters back located just under the skin, between the shoulder blades. The doctor told us it was a fatty tumor or sebaceous cyst, and it would get bigger, then smaller and go away. If it grew, or bothered him we could have it removed. June 27th it was removed in surgery and on July 3 we were back for a check up of the area and were told he had, cancer, Ewing's Sarcoma PNET (of the soft tissue surrounding the bone). A year of Chemo was started, which consisted being in the hospital every 21 days for 6 or 3 days at a time. He underwent a second surgery in October 2007 to clear the margins. On May 27th of 2008 he finished chemo and was "Cancer Free".

He was scanned and examined on regular intervals and his last clear scans were on August 19th 2009. October 28th 2009 we noticed a lump in the original tumor location. After a biopsy on October 29th, we were told the next day that the cancer has returned. The central line was put back in his chest on November 2nd and a series of tests have begun to determine the extent of the disease. Please view "posting" dated November 7, 2009 for treatment plan...

Sunday, January 6, 2013

Hunter Hits 2 1/2 Years

Hunter hits 2 1/2 years and what a true blessing it is. Last year was filled with healthy days for all and there is no better way to end the year and start 2013. Hunter had his MRI in the middle of December and a few days before Christmas we received the best gift of all, clean an clear test results. It's those little things in life that bring more joy to one than anyone can imagine. We had a wonderful Christmas filled with some great memories to last a lifetime.

Hunter is on winter break right now but is still going to Long Beach State. He had a great beginning of his Sophomore Year and is looking forward to finishing it up this year. He had found his true passion and is loving his new Major. He is loving his film classes and is looking forward to moving forward in that direction. He has been doing a lot of research and saving so he can start to purchase the things that will help him in his new career. It's very exciting to see him have that passion.

We are praying that 2013 will be full of healthy days, love and new memories. We hope that everyone also has days filled with health, love and new memories. Remember to try to always find the little joys that each and every day has to offer us. They are there but sometimes we forget to look for them because we are too caught up in our daily activities.

Thank you for all the continued love and prayers. Please continue to keep Hunter in your prayers as every day is a struggle in so many different ways. Thank you again for all of your love, support and prayers.

Blessings for 2013,
Joe, Jeanna, Lauryn, HUNTER and Maddison