My apologies for the lengthy delay in getting the blog updated. Jade and I have been having some difficulty connecting, and I wanted to be sure that the information I share is accurate – I’m going to do better!
It has been a busy month for Mason – lots of travel and lots of hospital visits. Mason had to make a late night visit to the ER in early May due to a high temperature. He was finally admitted after a long three and a half hour wait in the ER in the middle of the night. Jade’s dad drove Jade and Mason up to Edmonton last Tuesday for Mason’s follow up visit with the surgeon. The news was all good – the surgery sites look good and the doctors were pleased with how well everything is healing. Tests on the tumor tissue show that the chemo has been more than 95% effective, which is very promising. Mason was happy to have the pins taken out of his wrist and his cast removed, although he didn’t much enjoy the process of having the pins removed. He is now wearing a splint instead of a cast. He has good movement in his fingers and thumb, but limited movement in his wrist right now. He will have to start doing rotation exercises to increase the movement as he goes along.
Immediately following with appointment with the surgeons, Jade and Mason hopped a plane back to Regina and went straight to the hospital there for more chemo. He was released on Sunday, but had to be back on Wednesday again. After the current treatment, there is only one more and then they get a nice three week break again. In amongst all of these hospital visits, Mason’s platelet count dropped quite low and he ended up having a transfusion of platelets (which Jade says looked like a big bag of fat). That has helped to pump Mason up a bit.
The Clewis’s are eagerly counting down to the last chemo treatment and have been crossing each one off the list. There are nine chemo treatments left and it is anticipated that Mason’s last treatment will begin on August 20. He has another follow-up visit with the surgeons on June 11 in Edmonton. The good news is that the end of all this is in sight for Mason – and he’s kicking the cancer’s butt!
6 comments:
thank you so much for the posting, I was relly getting eager to hear good news about Mason. Atta boy, you are almost there.
Thanks for the update!! I think of you all everyday wondering how Mason is doing!! Great job Mason and I'm so proud of how you are hanging in there!!! This is amazing news!!!
Jade...I know how hard this is on you and I cannot imagine being in your shoes. You have been Mason's rock through all of this and your strength and love is what keeps your little man going. You are one INCREDIBLE mom, well you have always been!!! When your up to it, give me a call. I would love to pop by for a visit and to see you all!!!
Sending my HUGS to all of you!!!
Love KIm & Channing
Hey Mason!
Good to hear that you are doing so well! Your so close bud just keep strong. I really miss you guys, I'm going to try and visit sometime soon. Pretty soon it will be summer and we will be able to play outside in the sun! Jade i just wanted to say Happy belated birthday, I hope you had a relaxing, stress-free day (as much as possible)! You guys are almost there, just keep pushin! I hope to see you guys soon. Love you guys!
-Haley xox
Hey Mason!
Finally a bit of a break, you deserve some play time at home with Kale and your friends! Way to go Mason, you are such a strong kid, I admire your strength every day. I know that you are ready to be done this fight, you are getting so close...August will be here before you know it! Just wanted to say hi to you all and tell you that I miss you as always!
Hugs, Ash
Keep fight'n kid and don't givee up. I hope your back at it in no time playing with your friends.
Mason,
I love you so much. I don't know why we have to go through such difficult times. They say that our difficult times make us stronger and more understanding. I know that you are strong and wise beyond your years. Hey, let's start planning for that fall fishing trip to Otter Lake. I've got a funny feeling that somehow, you're going to catch the prize winning fish. Get your Mum to tell you about her memories of the rapids and the waterfalls and the islands at Otter Lake.
Amanda, you have nothing to apolgize for. We all know that you have two young daughters, a loving husband, and two careers that don't sit still either. The gift of this blog, is something that no one person can comprehend. Thank you.
I pray that we soon will be able to come together as a family and celebrate "Mason's Miracle" together.
Mason, loves ya buddy!
"big" Papa
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