I Don't ♥ Cancer

So if you haven’t already received a phone call or a text, or if we are not friends on facebook . . . the verdict is . . . ZAK IS CANCER FREE!!!!!

Here is what happens next.  First we will schedule surgery to have the port removed.  After that life will return back to normal for Zak, and our entire family.  He is scheduled to go back in January for bloodwork, chest x-ray, and exam.  Come April, he will go back again for the same, plus a CT scan to make sure we are still in the clear.  Not sure yet what happens after April.

Needless to say, we pulled Demi and Colin out of school and celebrated by having lunch at Buffalo Wild Wings.  That’s Zak’s favorite place to eat.

I know I have said this a thousand different times in a thousand different ways, but we could never have done this without each and every one of you!

THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Nick, Traci, Zak, Demi and Colin

Well at this point, Zak’s chemo sessions have been completed. Tomorrow (Wed, Oct 28th) he will go back for follow up testing to hopefully get the all-clear. We will have the results the following day Thursday, October 29th. Keeping MANY fingers crossed.

There was a follow up article posted in today’s Northwest Herald online. Check it out in the “Blogroll” links.

Check the “Blogroll” links on the right side of the page. There is a link to an article that appeared in the Northwest Herald covering the Headshaving/Lift-A-Thon event in Zak’s honor.

What do MCHS Warrior Football players do on a day off from school? Support their teammates! Ruth Ann Lewyckyj was kind enough to organize a Lift-A-Thon & Head Shaving event in Zak’s honor. Those who participated collected donations from friends, family and the community. The event was covered by the Northwest Herald.

Unfortunately, Zak was unable to attend. He was not feeling well today. Against his wishes, I insisted he stay home and get some well-needed rest. He felt terrible for not being able to attend, and is extremely grateful for all your support!!!!

At this time, we would like to say thank you to Ruth Ann, the Warrior coaching staff, all who volunteered, and all the boys who participated. Whether you received contributions, shaved your head, or just stopped by to show your support it will never be forgotten.

What an amazing group of people!!!

Got Hair?

This is only a FEW of who showed their support!

Even the MCHS Warrior coaches got in on the action!

Zak's number as they are all holding up ... 22

A lift-a-thon also took place in addition to the headshaving!

Waiting in line for a HAIRCUT!

Have you ever seen boys waiting in line for a HAIRCUT??!!

The Northwest Herald was on hand to document the event.

Say HI Ruth Ann!

Mmmmmmm! Energy for the lift-a-thon!

We would just like to let everyone know that Zak’s scans are scheduled for Wednesday, October 28th. We will get our results Thursday, the 29th at 10:00 AM.

We just got home from our FINAL (fingers crossed here) chemo treatment.  Counts are fantastic as usual!  How cute is this?   The nurses actually had a good-bye party for Zak.  They had an adorable ice cream cake with a football on it, and even sang to him.  We are feeling extremely optimistic right now.  Moving forward – Zak will have another PET scan and a CT scan in approximately 3 to 4 weeks.   At this time it will hopefully be confirmed that the cancer is gone!!!  Until then, we will keep very busy and remain very positive!!!

Even though Zak had a very rough night Wednesday, he was still able to attend school on Thursday and Friday. He continues to feel pretty good, and will be attending Homecoming tonight. We are so excited!!!!

As our day comes to an end, this completes the 1st day of the 3rd cycle. Once again, we will wait to see if any side effects occur.  Let’s hope not, especially since it is Homecoming weekend.  I will keep you updated.

Thank you and have a great day

FANTASTIC NEWS!!!

COUNTS ARE AWESOME!!!!

CYCLE 2 COMPLETE!!!!!!!!!

YYYYYYYYAAAAAAAAYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!