Surprise!

Andrew had his scan today!  And it was just a CT Scan, not a more in depth PET/CT scan.  We should have the results by Wednesday when Andrew gets his central line (Hickman Catheter)  removed.  We had been told the scan would be on Wednesday but, with a 4 hr infusion of Rituxan AND the operation to remove the central line, adding one more thing would have made for an extra long day.

The doctors are expecting today's scan, so soon on the heals of the chemo and radiation AJ received as part of the transplant process, to show no trace of cancer.  While to them it isn't a big deal, we will rejoice mightily at an all-clear scan.  The next big test will be in another 4 months, when the 6 month post-transplant scan will reveal whether or not the cancer is growing back.  But that seems like light years away. 

For now life is full - full of joy, good conversation and laughter, kids and their school work and sports, and our own work picking up speed again.  Not surprisingly, this Thanksgiving we feel especially grateful!