Northland Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 I thought I would provide an update on my son William and his cancer journey. He had surgery yesterday as well as a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and bone marrow aspiration. All went as well as could be expected. The surgeon was able to remove the entire cancerous lymph node in question from his neck as well as several other nodes close by. The spinal and bone marrow procedures went off without a hitch. Now we wait for pathology to confirm the diagnosis. I'm telling you one of the hardest things I've experienced as a parent was watching them take him away for surgery. You have to keep your emotions in check. The last thing you want is to lose your composure. It would freak him out. I just told Will that before he knew it he would be waking up. I have to say he is a pretty tough young man. Three procedures and no complaints. The neck is bothering him more than his back. Another day in hospital and he should be ready to come home. Take care of yourselves. 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaBoys Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 30 minutes ago, Northland said: I thought I would provide an update on my son William and his cancer journey. He had surgery yesterday as well as a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) and bone marrow aspiration. All went as well as could be expected. The surgeon was able to remove the entire cancerous lymph node in question from his neck as well as several other nodes close by. The spinal and bone marrow procedures went off without a hitch. Now we wait for pathology to confirm the diagnosis. I'm telling you one of the hardest things I've experienced as a parent was watching them take him away for surgery. You have to keep your emotions in check. The last thing you want is to lose your composure. It would freak him out. I just told Will that before he knew it he would be waking up. I have to say he is a pretty tough young man. Three procedures and no complaints. The neck is bothering him more than his back. Another day in hospital and he should be ready to come home. Take care of yourselves. The neck is probably bothering him more because he can't look around without it. It'll heal up 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matts4313 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Good news man. I told you that dude would kick cancers arse! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northland Posted June 18, 2019 Author Share Posted June 18, 2019 Spinal results came back clean. Good news. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WizardHawk Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Good news to hear. Hope everything continues this way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HDsportsfan Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 It sounds like so far as well as can be expected. Keep us posted. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D82 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Continued good thoughts, bud. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MightyMouse07 Posted June 18, 2019 Share Posted June 18, 2019 Glad to hear it went well. Hoping positive things for your boy! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rtnldave Posted June 19, 2019 Share Posted June 19, 2019 Praise the Lord and thank you Jesus for hearing our prayers. Great news North!!!! Thank you for sharing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northland Posted June 19, 2019 Author Share Posted June 19, 2019 The patient is home. A little sore and a little tired but happy to be home. Now we sit around and wait. Follow up with the surgeon in 3 weeks. Will has to lay low for that time. No Crossfit with Dad. Your kind thoughts and positive messages mean a lot. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
5x10 Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 As a parent, I wish you the best in this time of worry kids are strong, good luck to your son Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
plan9misfit Posted June 20, 2019 Share Posted June 20, 2019 5 hours ago, Northland said: The patient is home. A little sore and a little tired but happy to be home. Now we sit around and wait. Follow up with the surgeon in 3 weeks. Will has to lay low for that time. No Crossfit with Dad. Your kind thoughts and positive messages mean a lot. We’re with you and your boy, Northland. You know that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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