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Title: Quick Update
Post by: Dish on December 15, 2014, 05:05:38 PM

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.

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Post by: ATL MU Warrior on December 15, 2014, 05:07:17 PM

That's excellent news!

Best wishes for your son and the rest of your family.

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Post by: dgies9156 on December 15, 2014, 05:14:11 PM

Sounds like Christmas came early this year!

Merry Christmas.

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Post by: Juan Anderson's Mixtape on December 15, 2014, 05:16:56 PM

Fantastic news regarding your son! Hope you and your family have a great Christmas season.

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Post by: tower912 on December 15, 2014, 05:20:27 PM

God bless us, everyone. Great news, Dish.

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Post by: TAMU, Knower of Ball on December 15, 2014, 05:33:39 PM

Awesome news Dish. Will keep up the thoughts and prayers

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Post by: buckchuckler on December 15, 2014, 05:38:41 PM

Just great news. Congrats and good luck. Prayers will continue.

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Post by: pbiflyer on December 15, 2014, 05:45:12 PM

Great news!

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Post by: GooooMarquette on December 15, 2014, 05:47:56 PM

Congratulations Dish!

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Post by: brewcity77 on December 15, 2014, 05:49:05 PM

Good to hear Dish!

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Post by: Loose Cannon on December 15, 2014, 05:56:59 PM

Thanks to God keep the good news coming.

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Post by: connie on December 15, 2014, 06:00:15 PM

Tell everyone to keep fighting!

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Post by: Sir Lawrence on December 15, 2014, 06:07:04 PM

Very good news, indeed. Stay strong.

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Post by: Goose on December 15, 2014, 06:10:53 PM

Great news!! We will keep saying our prayers.

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Post by: muwarrior69 on December 15, 2014, 06:21:47 PM

THERE ARE THINGS WAY MORE IMPORTANT THAN BASKETBALL....AND FOOTBALL.
MAY ALL OUR PRAYERS BE ANSWERED WITH GOD'S BLESSING.

MERRY CHRISTMAS.

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Post by: Lighthouse 84 on December 15, 2014, 06:55:04 PM

Fabulous news Dish! Merry Christmas to all the Dishes, especially Bradley!!

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Post by: jsglow on December 15, 2014, 07:01:52 PM

Great news dish. I hope you and your family have a joyous Christmas.

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Post by: mu_hilltopper on December 15, 2014, 07:05:24 PM

Awesome sauce.

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Post by: 82fanatic on December 15, 2014, 07:46:46 PM

Amen!!!

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Post by: onepost on December 15, 2014, 07:51:04 PM

Awesome news. Have a great holiday season.

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Post by: MUfan12 on December 15, 2014, 08:00:57 PM

Your boy is quite the Warrior! So great to hear.

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Post by: Newsdreams on December 15, 2014, 08:27:21 PM

Excellent news!

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Post by: LastWarrior on December 15, 2014, 08:32:18 PM

What a great early Christmas present! God bless your son and family!

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Post by: ZiggysFryBoy on December 15, 2014, 08:35:44 PM

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Post by: wadesworld on December 15, 2014, 08:57:46 PM

Outstanding.

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Post by: bilsu on December 15, 2014, 10:37:53 PM

+1000

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Post by: Warrior Code on December 15, 2014, 10:41:06 PM

Great news, stay strong!

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Post by: JD on December 15, 2014, 11:14:58 PM

Great to hear! Keep fighting!

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Post by: JTBMU7 on December 15, 2014, 11:23:43 PM

Great to hear, god bless.

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Post by: 79Warrior on December 16, 2014, 12:05:45 AM

Peace.

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Post by: Dr. Blackheart on December 16, 2014, 12:14:47 AM

Same day, same hospital, same good news for me too.

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Post by: PGsHeroes32 on December 16, 2014, 12:24:25 AM

This is awesome news! Hopefully things continue to work out for you guys!

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Post by: MU Fan in Connecticut on December 16, 2014, 07:01:41 AM

Continued Godspeed!

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Post by: CTWarrior on December 16, 2014, 07:20:00 AM

Fantastic news! Continued best wishes and happy holidays with your family!

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Post by: ecompt on December 16, 2014, 08:05:17 AM

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.

MUScoop

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