Hey Everyone,
Some have messaged me for an update on my son, and we got some news today, and wanted to share.
Bradley started his second round of chemo last Thursday. When he went in for it, they also performed a bone marrow biopsy to test for MRD (minimal residual disease). This is a critical test as it measures for evidence of bad cells still floating around (that standard blood tests can't fully measure).
Any number below 5% is really good, and helps establish a clearer path for future treatment, and shows that the body is responding well to chemo. My wife and I were on pins and needles waiting for this info to come back.
He ended up with a Blutarsky...0.0%! It's really great news. That said, we know cancer is ruthless, and we've still got a long battle ahead. But for one day, especially this close to Christmas, it's nice to get good news.
Thanks everyone for the support! We also got a peek at the bill for his first hospital stay today...let's just say it equals what the Brewers would pay for a rookie middle reliever. Big thanks to everyone, whether it's a prayer/thought/donation, we love you guys!
PS-The Bears suck.
That's excellent news!
Best wishes for your son and the rest of your family.
Sounds like Christmas came early this year!
Merry Christmas.
Fantastic news regarding your son! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas season.
God bless us, everyone. Great news, Dish.
Awesome news Dish. Will keep up the thoughts and prayers
Just great news. Congrats and good luck. Prayers will continue.
Great news!
Congratulations Dish!
Good to hear Dish!
Thanks to God keep the good news coming.
Tell everyone to keep fighting!
Very good news, indeed. Stay strong.
Great news!! We will keep saying our prayers.
THERE ARE THINGS WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN BASKETBALL....AND FOOTBALL.
MAY ALL OUR PRAYERS BE ANSWERED WITH GOD'S BLESSING.
MERRY CHRISTMAS.
Fabulous news Dish! Merry Christmas to all the Dishes, especially Bradley!!
Great news dish. I hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas.
Awesome sauce.
Amen!!!
Awesome news. Have a great holiday season.
Your boy is quite the Warrior! So great to hear.
Excellent news!
What a great early Christmas present! God bless your son and family!
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Outstanding.
+1000
Great news, stay strong!
Great to hear! Keep fighting!
Great to hear, god bless.
Peace.
Same day, same hospital, same good news for me too.
This is awesome news! Hopefully things continue to work out for you guys!
Continued Godspeed!
Fantastic news! Continued best wishes and happy holidays with your family!
I know prayers can't help with the bill, but prayers and donations can work miracles. Bradley and your family are in my prayers at church every week.