Update on our grandson Thomas

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Great news Rod. From my family to yours, we all wish young Thomas a speedy recovery and an permenant remission and a happy healthy life full of love

Cheers, Tone
 
Ram-jet, That's really good news to hear. Let Thomas know that we think he is the toughest guy on the planet. We wish him and your family all very best.
 
Life has a worth too valuable to measure.
Each day now is a living treasure

Keep fighting Thomas you are a living miracle
 
Hey mate, I am new to this club so I was unaware, of what you must have been going through. I give you all my best wishes and prayers, my little 3yr old was in hospital recently and the doctors and nurses there really do care and do a terrific job. I am sure it is the same down there so I am sure it will go without a hitch and positive thoughts coming your way
 
Ramjet said:
Once again I must thank you all for the positive comments and thoughts.
It is amazing to see Thomas bounce back from his treatment to being a 'normal' 4 year old. He is so full of energy.
We all hope that he will continue to grow and develop into the amazing young man we know he can be.
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Hi Rod,

Just read through this whole topic thread ... I am sure it has been a tough journey, though recent months have seen such a great and joyous improvement!

My girlfriend was diagnosed with cancer in late 2012. Her treatment began with surgery. After a period of recovering from the surgery, her chemo treatment followed. By this time last year, she was completely bald -- and into her second recovery phase. Subsequently she underwent a full course of radiation therapy. Throughout the whole process, she remained positive and focused on a good end result. These days she is doing really well (all tests since then have been clear). Her once long straight hair is now shoulder length and quite curly -- like an early 80's perm :p (apparently this is common enough that they actually call it a 'chemo curl')

My own youngest boy is now 5 years old ... I gave him his name, which is actually Thomas :)

Although I've not yet met you, your grandson Thomas, nor his parents ... I can still say with surety that it must have been a tough journey!

I am so glad to hear that things are going so well this year!

Cheers,
Dave E :cool:
 
Yeah my friend also, though very lucky lady she is, got away with Surgery and Radiotherapy, that chemo is nasty and a very tough cure. All good so far nearly 2 years since the OP.

Such a nasty disease, always strikes when you least expect it.
 
A further update on Thomas for those who know of his trials. He has been out of treatment for 14 months!!!! His scans every 3 months have been clear and he now has scans every 4 months. Another 2 years with no relapse and he should be in the clear.
Interesting that he broke his arm a couple of months ago and even that was regarded by us all as a bit of a relief. It means he is living the life of a normal 5 year old. :D

Thomas at right with little sister Evie and cousin Liam in the middle.

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Great news Ramjet. Had to read back from the start since I haven't seen this post.
Thomas is obviously a fighter. You all must be quietly relieved, 14 months in remission is a really good sign.
I couldn't be any happier for you all, especially the little man himself. My youngest just turned 5 and I can imagine the want for Thomas to live a normal life. Swewin about his arm, but like you said. At least he's doin things 5 year old should be doing. Having fun and being adventurous.

All the best for the little man in the future mate.
 
Only just read about this, its such a horrific thing for anyone to go through, specially for such a young child. Its great to hear the outcome has been so positive & young Thomas is doing so well after all he has been through, I hope he has a great future.
 
Great news Rod, the young fella looks really well. Great that he's able to be a normal kid, hopefully his battle will just be a distant memory in the years to come. :)
 

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