Friday, March 30, 2007

Remission!

Dr. Connelly called with fantastic news tonight. Izzy's cancer is in remission (the goal of these first 4 weeks of chemo), meaning that less than 5% of her bone marrow cells are cancerous (actually 3%) compared to 85% when she was first diagnosed. All of us including her doctors are very excited. This also means that they won't have to intensify her treatments--we will be able to stick with the original plan. Thank you all for the awesome support.

Izzy's celebration consisted of some nausea that ended in her paying homage through the mouth to the porcelain throne. We are thankful that she won't need more intense treatments as the side effects of her current treatments are becoming worse.

33 comments:

Audrey said...

WHAAAAAHOOOOOOOOO!!!

Tess Jarvis said...

CONGRATULATIONS... What wonderful news. We will continue praying.

Colter said...

Congrats! We're so excited! It's nice to have great results after so much effort!

theRach said...

So exciting! Colby and I love you guys soooo much, and we pray for you every day!

Elizabeth said...

That is wonderful! We are so happy to hear that great news! We are thinking about your family always.

Michele Hill said...

Hi Guys,

It's Michele, Kelsey's mom. So sorry I didn't get to talk to you more in the clinic the other day. I had to leave abruptly, sorry. Could you please let us know when Izzy will be in clinic because we would sure like to time our blood draws so that we can see you all again and spend some time visiting. Thanks!

Cory said...

Thanks everyone. We are way excited.

Sara said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This is such wonderful news. Every time I think about it, I still get goose bumps. Everyone here is so incredibly happy for all of you!

Sara, Steve, Evan, & Brandon

monniaux family said...

that s so great to read such good news!!!!

Unknown said...

Great news!!! We are really happy for you all! Congratulations! We think of you guys a lot. - Patricia, Mike, Elina, and Lasse

angelic pursuits said...

Hooray! Thanks for letting us know!

The Cherry Family said...

That is awesome news!!!!! I can't believe she is responding so well. That is wonderful.

Aim said...

YEAAAAHHHHH!!! What wonderful news! We are so happy for you and will pray that she continues to be healthy. Kaytlin asks a blessing for Izzy in every prayer she says, (including mealtime prayers). We love you!!!!!
The Strattons

Small Routines said...

This is fantastic news! Have been checking the blog first thing every morning. Along with the Spring, Hope also seems to be flowering in!
All the very very best to Izzy, and all of you!
Asha
Bangalore

Julianne said...

Congratulations on the great news! We're keeping you all in our prayers.

Fred and Julie Donaldson

Kelsey Hill said...

OH SNAP!! hi izzy and family, this is kelsey hill (from 7Mott). i am sooooooo excited to hear your AWESOME news!! dr. connelly just told us tuesday that i'm in remission too...so i know how excited you guys are! i don't know what else to say except wow! wow! WOW!!! GO IZZY! i hope we get to see you all someday soon...maybe in the clinic? i was sooo bummed when i found out i missed you the other day...but i had a cold and definitely didn't wanna chance getting izzy or anyone else sick...so, hopefully another time. you're all in our thoughts and prayers, and will continue to be!

Love,
Kelsey

k said...

what excellent news :)

Unknown said...

This is really a GREAT news!! We are so happy for you guys..

-With love,
Sidhant,Shivani,Sharad

Elsie said...

Great news!! I am so happy for you guys!

Dawn said...

Thank God! I'm delighted to hear this good news and will keep you all in my prayers.

MBA Cutie said...

This is wonderful news! Congratulations Izzy & Family

Steve-o said...

That's great news guys! We'll keep praying for you.

Steve and Jerusha

mandy said...

Travis and Aimee told me about Izzy a few weeks ago and I found out about the blog this weekend. You and Izzy are definitely in my prayers and I am so happy for you that her cancer is responding to the treatment! She is one tough little girl! Cory, that video you made is amazing -- thanks for introducing me to Izzy. The last time I saw you guys, you only had little Squishy...

Mandy (Stratton) Kotter

tiffany said...

FANTASTIC! We continue to pray for you and think of you!

mel said...

Aimee and Trav told me about Izzy and this blog last week. She is such a cute/amazing kid. How fantastic that she is doing so well!! You are in my prayers.

Chaumanix Dutton said...
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Chaumanix Dutton said...

This is great news! Congratulations!

Wilcox Family said...

We are sooo happy for your family. You have been in our prayers everyday. Whenever Isabelle says the prayer (which is pretty much every time... we're still working on taking turns.. the boys "help" her too:) Isabelle always says... "Please bless my friend Izzy and her family." She is so excited to see Izzy in sunbeams again. We all are. Her sweet smile is contagious! You are all missed and loved. Thanks for the updates... you are all amazing!

Laurie
and the gang

Carol and Tyler said...

YIPEEEEEEE!!! We are so happy for you! Prayers are answered! We love you!!

Megan and Jeremy said...

WAY TO GO IZZY!!!!! What exciting news this is!!! I am so glad. You'll all still be in our prayers.

Amy said...

Mike and I are so happy for you guys! You and Izzy are in our prayers daily and we really enjoy being able to keep up on her progress through this blog. Congratulations!! :)

Leanne said...

I just seen the wonderful news! I am so happy for you all! I think about you often! I love the smiling pics! That is what life is about, the smiles!

Andrea said...

Hey, i just found your website by clicking through on peoples' blogs. My daughter Maddy has T-cell Lymphoma. She's 5 years old and we are LDS too. Congratulations on remission. You can check us out at www.caringbridge.org/visit/maddyjensen We sure understand what you guys have been going through!