I have not updated in awhile....
Usually on January 6th I write to report that Chad has received the wonderful news of NED (No evidence of disease) for another year. I couldn't do that this year because while we assumed (hoped!) he was, we never had any tests since December 2019. The VA wanted him to switch to scans every two years, even though his surgeon Dr Sardi said for the first five years, twice a year. After Five years, scans once a year.
Well Chad decided to ask his doctor for tests anyways. So about two weeks ago he had blood work done to check his tumor markers and those were pretty perfect. Today he had his CT Scan and I am BEYOND thrilled to write that it was clear. So we can officially say he is now celebrating SIX years cancer free! I still blink back tears when I write those words. I wonder if it will ever have less of an impact? I doubt it and that's okay with me because all the tears and gratitude mean is that we continue to be grateful for the blessings he has received in beating cancer. <3 God is good.
In other health news - Chad's neck is getting painful again, which sucks. He had surgery less than a year ago so this isn't a surgical issue. The good news is the VA has approved both physical/massage therapy as well as Chiropractor and because of Trumps changes to VA healthcare - Chad can finally now be seen locally for the chiropractor care. God willing this doesn't change under the new administration because he's been waiting patiently for so long for it! Hopefully between to the two, he can begin to feel a little less pain. His wrist is also getting bad again but he has an appointment for that in a couple weeks, so God willing that also helps.
I'll tell ya. After his major surgery for cancer, it's like so many parts of his body started falling apart. I'm not sure if it's the old age (Sorry Chad lol) or a combination of that and mental/emotional/physical stress but the guy sure struggles. With that said, in the face of those struggles he still gets up every day and works hard for both his employers and his family. The world is a better place with him in it and I am grateful every. single. day for his determination, for the doctors who help him, the friends and family who keep him in their thoughts and prayers and of course God for watching over him.
Thank you everyone who still supports us on this never-ending journey. For now, we're grateful he's got another year of Cancer-Free under his belt!
