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***ROSS***

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me.
- Phillipians 4:13

Ross was diagnosed with Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia on 10/4/00. After a month of chemotherapy, he achieved remission on 11/1/00, just one day before his 10th birthday. On April 22, 2002, we learned that Ross had relapsed in his Central Nervous System. He underwent an intense course of chemo and radiation for the next two years. Thankfully, Ross went off treatment in May of 2004!

Thank you for stopping by and checking on Ross's progress. Drop us a note in the guestbook - Ross loves reading his messages! Please continue to keep our family in your prayers.

Journal

Saturday, June 21, 2008 5:44 PM CDT

Dear friends,

Ross had an appointment last week and all is well! I know I don't update this page very often, but for all of you that do still check in, we appreciate your dedication. Please continue to keep Ross in your prayers.

We saw a new doctor this time. Dr. Whelan is in charge of the long-term care, a group we're thrilled to be a part of. Blessedly, there are more and more long term leukemia survivors, and following them and any lingering side effects they may have is very important. She ran the complete battery of tests, including heart, liver, endocrine, and many more. All looked perfectly fine. He was a little on the low side of normal for his bone density, but it had still improved 5% since last year. This is something that will continue to improve the further he is out from treatment. She talked about all the drugs he took, and gave us comprehensive medical history sheet that is great to have. We'll still see Dr. Hiliard, but we'll alternate every six months between her and Dr. Whelan.

It's so hard to believe this will be Ross's senior year! He's already applied to Auburn and thinks he wants to go into Pharmacy. Laura is doing well - we think she's probably stopped growing at 5'8", but who knows! She stays very busy with sports, and is practicing now with cheering.

Thank you again for being so faithful in your prayers for our family. I continue to have good checkups, and am pleased to say that I am now 6 years cancer free and not taking any medication. God is good!

Love,
Kennon, Lisa, Ross and Laura

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Hospital Information:

Children's Hospital (Clinic 5)
7th Avenue
Birmingham, AL

Links:

http://www.curesearch.org
http://www.leukemia.org
http://www.campsam.org

E-mail Author: kageejr@frontiernet.net

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