July update
19 July 2023It has been a while since I have posted an update but there has been a lot going on!
Mid May, Ethan and Dom came up to start his daily radiation sessions, based in Auckland for almost 6 weeks, it was hard being away from the rest of the family who were still in Papamoa and were able to come up a couple of times for weekend visits.
Towards the end of June Ethan completed his radiation and his ‘big’ chemo like a true legend, never really complaining despite all the appointments and side effects it was having, we even managed a fun day out to celebrate the end of his radiation treatment with his 7yo cousin!
On their return home, Dom and Ethan were welcomed home to Papamoa by a massive street parade (organised by some amazing locals), with all of his friends and even the Police and Fire Brigade were there – showing him he really is a super hero!
They were able to stay at home for a few weeks until this week, when they were back in Auckland for scans and understanding what’s next in terms of treatment. The official report is still due in but it seems to be moving in the right direction.
They were back home today, and Ethan will now be on maintenance chemo which can be taken orally, so fingers crossed no more visits to Auckland (unless it is for visiting us!) and monthly check-ins at Tauranga hospital. The new drug he is on has shown good results to the aggressive subtype that he has, so lets all keep our fingers crossed it wipes this f***er out!