Yesterday Emmett had his three-month check at the oncologist in Indianapolis. Though he’s been having his leg checked monthly at our local vet, this check was the big one, to see if the cancer had metastasized in his lungs.
The oncologist gave him a thorough exam, checking his lymph nodes (clear!!) and his leg (also clear!!). So the only thing left were the xrays. But, frustratingly, they’re digital xrays and their servers were down… so they were able to get the pictures, but not the results. He said they’d call us on Thursday.
Imagine our surprise when we got home tonight to a voicemail from the oncologist letting us know that the xrays were all clear! There was nothing to indicate metastasis and nothing that is cause for alarm! So we are celebrating tonight! WOOHOO!
Our next steps are to continue the monthly leg checks at our local vet – there is some scar tissue building up, but so far no signs of recurrence – and to go back for another round of chest xrays in January.
We are ecstatic and just so relieved. But all we can say at this point, from the bottom of our hearts, is thank you. Thank you, everyone, for all your happy thoughts and good wishes. You have no idea how much your kind emails, comments, cards, thoughts and prayers have helped us and have, obviously, helped Emmett. Thank you so, so much. We are forever grateful.
Best. News. Ever.
I can’t tell you how happy mom, Cristina, and I are that our boy E got a clean bill of health! We wish we could be there to give both boys a big ol’ hug around the neck! I’m sure you and J-Bird (my new nickname for your husband) would get some hugs, too. I know how rough these past few months have been for you guys, and hopefully this wil relieve some of that burden. Now, you better make sure to replace that pumpkin and other rabbit food that the boys get with a nice, juicy steak!
That’s some absolutely awesomest news! Emmett is a puppy hero and you two are awesome for being super parents! I remember Mr. Emmett’s sweet side with my late Thunder. A wonderfully balanced pup. May he live to a ripe old puppy age!
Congrats on the fantastic news Maggie & John!I know this has been tough on you – you deserve a healthy boy.Hope you have celebrated this one well for sure 🙂