Stable Disease
Today was the big MRI day. Obviously, we were hoping for a reduction in tumor size, but the unofficial report from today’s MRI does not appear to show any reduction. That’s the bad news. The good news, however, is that Jackson’s tumor sites do not appear to have grown or spread since the last MRI either. While we should have the more official report next week, our doctor seems confident the report will be consistent with their initial review, and we saw the images themselves and they do look similar to the last set.
This means that next week Jackson will continue on to the high-dose chemotherapy/stem cell transplant portion of the chemotherapy treatment. They will administer high doses of chemotherapy to try to kill the cancer cells. This process will also destroy the stem cells in his bone marrow. Without them, his body cannot create new blood cells. That is why they will transplant the stem cells previously harvested from Jackson.
Thank you for your continued support, we really appreciate it.
This means that next week Jackson will continue on to the high-dose chemotherapy/stem cell transplant portion of the chemotherapy treatment. They will administer high doses of chemotherapy to try to kill the cancer cells. This process will also destroy the stem cells in his bone marrow. Without them, his body cannot create new blood cells. That is why they will transplant the stem cells previously harvested from Jackson.
Thank you for your continued support, we really appreciate it.
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Okay Co-C like you said --- lets focus on the good news and it hasn’t grown or spread. It sounds like french fries and ketchup this weekend and the Milkman will fight through his next round. Stay strong family!!!!!! Team Jackson is here for you.
Love and miss you!!!!
It’s great news that the tumor hasn’t spread!! You guys are ALL doing a great job in this fight. Stay positive and know you are constantly in our thoughts and prayers. Love you guys!
Its great that the tumor hasn’t spread. I think about you guys often. And I say a prayer for Jackson every night. Fight like the ninja that you are Jackson and know that I love you.
So family, Herbie and I were wondering if the Milkman and Wyatt had french fries and ketchup this weekend? We will be thinking of you guys this coming week.
Love you.
Jackson
Keep up the fight. Just wanted you to know that the bag i have with your picture on it charlotte points to your picture ans says its JACKSON. we all miss you. Your in our prayers.
We are so happy to hear your good news this week. We know that the next round of chemo will bring even more good new for you all! Prayers are with you.....
Kelly, I am so grateful for your updates on progress. So helpful for us all to know how it’s going. Tell Jack I love his theme song...I have it playing while I write.
I’m all for Team Jackson...sending
much hope, strength and light...to
this strong little guy. He’s like
no other.
Love to you all. Sending hugs too.
Jane
Hi Jack, you have another big week ahead of you and I’ll be thinking of you and knowing you are fighting those nurses just like you are fighting that tumor.
Love you!
Hi there Jackson.. a big Hi-5 to you from Davina. We are glad to hear the good report that the disease remain stable. You are a STAR and so is your family and the whole of team Jackson. We just know you will continue to improve and keep smiling that Winner’s smile!
Hi Jack! We heard you got to go home-home this weekend!! We hope it was relaxing for everyone.
It’s a positive that the bad guy didn’t grow any more, especially with one of those big guns on the sidelines last round. Best of all, Grandma Pam told us that your weight is back up, and that you were feeling really good this past week. We’re so happy to hear that!
We hope you have another good week ahead. We think of you and pray every day. We love you!
hi guys, kick some cancer ass this next week… call when you can. and i love you all K
Hi Jackson
We will certainly be thinking of you tomorrow and in the days to come as you start the next phase in your road to recovery. Make sure you eat all the yummy snacks your mommy and daddy have packed for you to take to the hospital. You want to keep putting on the weight. We miss you!
PS just to share Jackson with you what you already know you have the most wonderful, caring and patient parents in the world!!!
Hi Jack,
I hope you’re doing better today. I’ve been thinking of you lots and sending positive energy your way. Stay strong big guy!
Love, Uncle Dave
Hi Jackson,
We miss you! You’re in our thoughts everyday. It’s great to hear that the tumor hasn’t spread. Keep up the good fight - you’re doing a great job!