So far, so good!!!!

Yesterday we got the news that everything looks great and looks like dead tissue. Oscar has fought this ugly cancer an for now, it is over!!! Thank the Lord. We have final appt with oncologists Friday but so far, so good. Will do blood work and scans in about 3-4 months for update! Thank you all for the support and prayers!!! we are so blessed to have this chapter come to an end!!

Babe, I am incredibly thankful for your strength and courage to keep fighting. I couldn't imagine life without you! You are amazing and we love you with all our hearts! Cheers to great news!!


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Prayers

I have been MIA for a while now, we have just been trying to get back to normal and do what we can now that Oscar has been feeling better and summer is coming to an end.

Today, Oscar spent most of his day at MD Anderson getting CT scan and bloodwork, tomorrow he will be back for assesment with two of his doctors and then again on Friday. Please pray for positive test results so that he can get back to work and we can put this chapter behind us!!

While I have been MIA, I have been working hard at work and recieved my second raise of the year!! God is awesome!

Talan is doing great too. He is learning so much and he can now count to ten in spanish. This is wonderful bc I really wish Oscar would speak to him in spanish more so he will learn more but its a start. So proud!!

I'll be back soon with an update on Oscar. Thanks again for all the prayers!!

Round 4

Today the husband completed the last round of chemotherapy and I am so proud of him for staying positive. This has definitely been a rough 6 months! We are hoping for good news in September, once they run all the follow up test. Thank you all for the prayers!!!

Few pictures of my Lil Man!



Eating some watermelon



Cheesin'



Love Him. Can't believe he is 3!



Emergency Room

I currently sit beside my hubby for the third time this month  in the MD Anderson Emergency Room. Two times I have had to call the ambulance and just two weeks ago he ended up spending almost a week here. I left work early today and had to get him here! He can't keep anything down, sweating, chills and very, very lethargic. His throat is still hurting from radiation that ended three weeks ago. He can't eat or drink much so its been a tough time. He is due for his third round of chemo on Monday! Prayers please.

Hopefully we won't be here long because tomorrow is Talans 3rd birthday and Saturday we are suppose to have a little get togther to celebrate! I can't believe I will have a THREE YEAR OLD!! Ahhh. :)

That's about all that's been going on and I have been so busy working, being mom and taking care of both the hubby and son! Times are tough and sometimes I wonder if there really is an end to it all! Only time will tell! Thanks for the prayers!

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Last Session...Bell Rang!

It's been a long 3 weeks. The hubby love has spent everyday at MD Anderson getting radiation treatments twice a day for those 3 weeks. Today he completed the last session! So proud of him for continuing it bc it has been a challenge. His throat is throbbing and in so much pain, he hasn't been able to eat or drink very easliy but he hasn't given up. Hopefully this has helped and he will be able to put this radiation behind us.

Although Monday he starts his second round of chemo leaving two more to go after this round. His hair has started to fall out and he has lost a little bit of weight but still keeping in good spirits. Thank you all for the continued thoughts and prayers. We appreciate every bit we can get!

Also, its June?! Really? I can't believe it. This means my little love will be 3! Wow....they grow up so fast, its unbelieveable. I probably will be having just a very small party since Oscar has been going through so much and it will be perfect!

Hope everyone has  a wonderful weekend!

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Update

I have been super busy lately, so I haven't had time to actually sit and blog. So here is an update on whats been going on.....
- Oscar started Chemo on May 14th and had a 3 day course treatment along with continuing radiation 2x a day.
- He has completed his first round of chemo and starts the second round June 4th.
- He continues radiation until May 31st and hopefully will be done with that.
- He has experienced some vomiting, tiredness, acid reflux and some irritation with his throat.
- WE are getting through this together.:) 

He does have 3 more Chemo treatments all spaced within 3 weeks of each of them so he gets a little break. He is staying in good spirits and we are extremely blessed with great family and friends.

Another reason I have been so busy is I have been potty training Talan. He will be 3 in June and I just decided about 6 weeks ago that I wasn't buying diapers anymore and I must say I am so PROUD of this little guy. He has amazed me and has done so well. Advice to mommys- don't push it and its okay to wait a little while. I believe because he is a little bit older that It has helped with his attention span and focusing. I am proud to say he is officially potty trained with the exception of a pull up at night that stays dry!!

Thats just a little recap of things going on in my world. Hope everyone else is doing well too!

P.S. I am addicted to Instagram so come fine me there..brandydelacruz

The small things..

My husband and our family have been on a rough journey lately and I am so grateful and blessed with all the kind words and support I have received. Thank you all to my family,  friends and even people I have never met. It's truly amazing how kind people can be.


A few fellow blog friends are especially  special to me. I want to give a special thanks to Chelsea and Tricia! I received a necklace made by Tricia, http://keierleber.blogspot.com/,  and it is so sweet and PERFECT! She sent me a personalized hand stamped necklace with all the most important dates and names on it. I love it. She is starting her business, so go check it out. Thank you again I love the necklace and it means a lot!


Also, thank you to Chelsea,http://thesals.blogspot.com/,  she sent me a card I got yesterday and It Def put a smile on my face. The kind words and sweetness is amazing. Her husband has fought his way through cancer and is cancer free! I am so lucky that she has reached out to me because she has been in my shoes and can relate. Thank you again Chelsea.


Big hugs to both you wonderful ladies. Y'all ROCK!


Today my husband has already started his radiation treatment. First round almost compete. He is having radiation twice a day, everyday for three weeks and starts his first round of chemo Monday! Please continue the support and prayers! Thanks again everyone. We are so thankful.


Tons of love,


Brandy

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Precious Jewels

The title seems fitting to my life lately! As you know or may not know my husband had a very invasive surgery April 4th to remove a rare form of cancer he was diagnosed with.  Surgery went great and he is home and been recovering very well. Last week
we got another phone call that the cancer cells had spread/leaked into the soft tissue around where the mass and lymph nodes were.  Because the cancer is so rare all the doctors and surgeons had to have a meeting to decide what would be the next step and best treatment. Yesterday, we had an appointment and the verdict is to do fournrounds of chemo and radiation and the same time. Due to the cancer being so rare, theybare going to treat it like small cell lung cancer because from the research they do have the neuroendocrine carcinoma cancer of the thymus mimics the small cell lung cancer. Next week Oscar goes for MRI and PET scans to see if it has spread anywhere else, then ifneverything looksnokay he will start treatment the following week. Sonwith all the things going on in my life All things are precious to me.

A blogging friend who is such a wonderful woman with a huge heart ishosting a giveway and it ends on the 30th so go enter now. She has just decided to start a business and its making jewelry and it is special. I am obsessed with all things personalized and her jewelry is just that! So hurry and check it out!


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News...

As of yesterday it has been two weeks since Oscars surgery and well he is up and moving very well! If you were to see him you would never know he just had the invasive surgery that he had. I'm so proud of him.

Another note, we had a consultation with a radiation oncologists and well.....all 8 lymph nodes they removed and the mass on his thymus that was removed, the pathology came back and they were all cancer. They believe that the cells were leaking into the surrounding tissue as well. So now all the doctors and surgeon that have been involved will meet with a medical oncologists to discuss further treatment. Meaning- radiation and chemotherapy. Do they do one ore the other? At the same time? Because this case is so rare a lot of research is to be done to ensure the best outcome! Now we just sit and wait for the phone call. Please continue prayers because our story is still not over. Thank you.

Oh and I can't forget my birthday is Tuesday, the 24th and Ill be 27!! Yay! Is it weird that it doesn't bother me that I am getting older?! Night night friend.

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We are home

Yesterday we came home from the hospital and Oscar seems to be doing well. I stayed home from work today bc I was or still am so tired. I just need some good sleep. Between Talan being home and Oscar needing my attention I am being pulled every direction. All I hear is babe or mom, momma....but that's okay whatever I have to do I will do it if it means making my family stronger! This morning, Oscar is hurting a little more and nauseas so hopefully he starts to feel better soon. Tonight we will take the dressing from where the chest tubes were off  and he will get a shower. I know that will make him feel better in general! Again, thanks again for all the prayers and support. It sure means a lot to me. 

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Hey Oscar is doing really well today and I was able to get a little sleep! So hopefully he keeps up the good work so we can go home soon. Hope you all are having a wonderful Good Friday!

Last weekend I took Talan to see the Easter bunny, he was a little skeptical but I sat with him! Hope you enjoy the pic and Happy Easter if I don't update soon!

Ohhh....please follow me on Instagram. brandydelacruz I'm just getting started!! Thanks. :)

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It's finally over....for now.

Yesterday was Oscars surgery and it went great, they got everything out except two small lymph nodes behind his heart they weren't able to get to. The doctor did assure us he got the main mass and everything in the front side. Doc says there is a possibility that there is some damage to his right vocal cord.

We won't know for sure until tomorrow or maybe Saturday. He can speak now but doctor says that usually the vocal cords are still inflammed from the breathing tube that was placed during surgery. As for the two spots left....its a wait and see situation!

They have had Oscar up and walking so he is doing really well!! Pain levels varies throughout the day but he is in good spirits!

Me on the other hand, I am exhausted!! But whatever I have to do to be by my husbands side I will do!! We are missing our little man but have told him daddy is sick and is at the doctor! I can't wait to get home and see him and for him to see his daddy!!

Oscar,

You have been so strong through this journey and I am so proud of you. I can't say I know the feeling you feel but I can say you have handled the situation wonderfully and haven't given up on yourself! You are amazing and God will continue to be with us and will keep you fighting no matter what! I love you will my whole heart always and forever!!

Well, that's it from MD Anderson today! Goodnight all and thanks for the continuous support, love and prayers!

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Today is the day...

I am headed to MD Anderson with my husband, Oscar and my mom to prepare for Oscars surgery at 9:30am. The time is getting closer and we are getting more scared, nervous and impatient.  I know everything is in Gods hands and he will be present for the surgery, not only for Oscar but the surgeons and nurses as well! I will keep you all updated but please keep the prayers going!! Thank you.

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I'm featured!!

Hey everyone. Please go over to Petchie's Blog http://itsallofthelittlethings.blogspot.com/2012/04/wedding-guest-post-of-week-brandy-from.html?m=1 and take a look. Also Petchie is getting married soon and I can't wait to see her wedding pics because she is just as beautiful as ever!! Congrats Petchie on your upcoming wedding!!! :) 

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It's okay to cry!

So it's been a little over a week since we got the news if the cancer that has invaded my husbands body and well let's just say I really haven't had a chance by myself to just cry. Since I got the news I have been strong, because that's what I am supposed to do, right? I mean if I become weak, will my husband and will our son sense it? I don't know but I finally just laid in bed Friday night and just cried while the hubby love was at work and my son was snoozing so peacefully. Tears just began to roll down my face and I got this horrible feeling in my throat I can't explain but they wouldn't stop...the tears just kept on. It finally felt so good, to finally be weak for a moment and I just wiped the tears from my face and told myself its okay to cry. In fact, damn it I needed this cry.  I have been tough and I will continue to be but its so hard. It truly is. It's my Family, little family of three that is what will get us through this. Although I have been researching this rare cancer and things don't look so good but we won't give up and I am so sure the tears will continue and it is okay.  Friday coming up we have a meeting with his doctor to discuss process and answer questions along with meeting with the Chief Surgeon at MD Anderson to discuss surgery. It will be a tough day I am sure as we find out more information on this ugly thing. Please pray for my family. I need my husband and Talan needs his daddy around for a really long time. Thank you all.

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A day late...but he is so cute.

Happy St. Patricks Day...well I hope everyone had a good one! We spent the day on the lake with some friends! It was nice to get away!

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