Happy, Happy, Happy!

June 12, 2013~ Celebrating Matt's birthday in Myrtle Beach, SC

Since last posting, Dad's been building his strength and stamina from finishing up that nasty Folfirinox in April. In May, the CT scan showed no growth in the tumor or the cancer, which is really great news. His CA19-9 level had decreased, and Dr. Jiang believed Dad was ready and able to take a nice, long break from any treatments or visits to Baltimore until July. What a great day May 14th turned out to be!  Woo-hoo! 

Since then, summer has officially begun and Dad's enjoyed all the sights, sounds and celebrations that it brings---river parties, boating, golfing, hard shell crabs, and vacations. The picture above shows the 5 of us at one of our favorite Italian places in Myrtle Beach. Good food, great drinks, and glorious company! As you can see, Dad looks great! 

Today was the follow-up appointment from yesterday's CT scan. It's always a little unnerving to wait for the results of these tests, especially when it's been almost 3 months since any treatment has been done, and you're talking about pancreatic cancer. It's a tricky one, and its behavior is not predictable. However, in the words of the Duck Dynasty patriarch (as well as the Snead Family patriarch....aka Dad), today was a day to be, "Happy, happy, happy!"

Yesterday's CT scan once again showed NO growth in the tumor or spread of the cancer, and the CA19-9 level had gone down again. Dad has also gained a little bit of weight since May and is feeling pretty good. Therefore, (drum roll please..........) he can continue enjoying a break from treatments and check-ups for another 3 months!!!!  Flying high and happy, happy, happy:) 

It's going to be a GREAT rest of the summer:) Me thinks a big 49th anniversary party might be in order for Mom and Dad over Labor Day Weekend. Stay tuned, my friends! 

To our prayer warriors~ THANK YOU and keep it coming and going! 

As always, much love to all

XOXO~ Jen