We started the day at 8am with lab work and the doctor visit. Then, the treatment began around 10am. All day long, the nurses were telling Denny, "Don't forget to ring the bell!" They even gave him a T-shirt and a "certificate of completion" that had been signed by all of the chemo nurses. The shirt said, "Our team is behind you all the way" with the signatures below it.
When the last bag emptied about 3pm, he went out into the hall. I got the camera ready and I could see the people watching. Denny stepped up and rang that bell! You should have heard the applause! We also "heard" you, blog friends and family! When the last silvery note faded away, Denny and I smiled at each other. The Woodruff 4 is celebrating victory!
Do we know for sure the cancer is gone? No. However, the road to this day has been full of blind curves and bumps. We have managed to stay the course in spite of horrendous obstacles and that is our victory. Cancer has not changed our outlook or beaten us. We are optimistic that the cancer has been halted in it's tracks.
Denny will continue the monitoring process to stay ahead of this enemy. We will be proactive instead of reactive. On October 8th, he will see most of the doctors and get his MRI. On Nov. 1st, he will see his chemo doctor for a check up. Everyone is expecting the best.
Our thanks to all of you for your support. We could not have done this without you. Thanks to you, the world will hear our noise. Denny's case is being documented and will hopefully help the next person diagnosed with this terrible disease.
What will we do now? LIVE OUR LIVES TO THE FULLEST! We will squeeze out memories from every moment of every day. These chapters are behind us and the book is open to a new page. I will continue to post with updates so please keep checking in. Let the adventure begin!
Love to all,
Deb
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ReplyDeleteWonderful news! I think I heard the bell up here in troy! Thank you SO much for sharing this journey with us Deb. It has been such a powerful and personal experience, that made some of us (me at least) feel helpless but never hopeless, and you're incredible positive attitude throughout it all just seemed to make it all seem okay!
Thank you again - - my love to you and your family and I hope you will continue to update us on occasion in here.
Our thanks, Jill, for your love and support. You have been one of our biggest cheerleaders.
ReplyDeleteLove,
The Deb & Denny duo :)