The Struggle Has Ended

Greg Hewlett passed away on January 17th after nearly eight years of battling colon cancer. While we grieve his loss, we are comforted to know that he is with his Lord.

If you would like to leave your thoughts on Greg, please see this thread.

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Thursday, May 7, 2009

Good news - tumors retreating

I received two simple pieces of news today from Dr. Eng.

First, the three tumors we are watching carefully all reduced measurably in size. Not sure the amount yet, as there is not yet an official radiology reading, but even I could tell they were a bit smaller.

Second, In February, they took blood for a sophisticated DNA test they have for chemo success prediction. Today I found out that the one remaining FDA-approved chemo drug for colon cancer that I have not taken, Erbitux, is likely to be effective for me in significantly slowing down progression of tumor growth. In other words, the last unused chemo weapon I have in my arsenal is loaded not with blanks, but with real ammo.

Tonight, I lay down a thankful man.

Hopefully, I will share more details of the week in a later post. The week was good all around. Just wanted you to get the results, as I know many of you are praying for me. Thanks.

I will continue with the current protocol - more heavy chemo this coming week.

19 comments:

Dave Belichick said...

Sounds great! What prospects! Tom and Gisele say hi.

Anne said...

We are thankful for the many reasons to celebrate!

John & Debbie said...

What a blessing! We will never stop praying for you. We will give "thanks" to Him for this awesome news! Celebrate every moment!

John Slaughter said...

Great news Greg! We will keep praying for you.

Madeleine Rosemond said...

Praise God!! I'm very thankful, too, Greg, for this news. Continuing to pray for you and Christine. Let us know how she's doing as soon as you know and are able. I'm so glad that last drug promises to have effective capabilities! Wonderful news!
Love and prayers,
Madeleine

Kurt said...

Fantastic news, my friend. Hope to somehow see you soon.

todd said...

Great news, Greg! Thanks for the update.

Ruth Horne said...

We're thankful with you and will continue to pray.

Josh Geiger said...

Praise God! That is great news, Greg! Our family will continue to keep you and Christine in our prayers.
With you in His grace,
Josh

Carl said...

Thank You Lord in Jesus's Holy Name

Leo Schuster said...

I praise God over your news, Greg! Much love to you and Christine.

Greg P said...

This is great news! Hope to see you soon. We'll continue to pray.

sarah said...

Fantastic!!!! This is wonderful news Greg.

Kraemer said...

Wonderful news, Greg. Looking forward to catching up when you return to Dallas.

Michelle Turner said...

That's super news! We are praying for you and Christine!

Barbara Andrews said...

Praise God for His continued faithfulness to you. We are overjoyed to hear the good news and know how thanksful you all are.
Barbara

Kristi Iachetta said...

wonderful news! We are praying for you and Christine daily. blessings to you both.

colleen said...

That's so great to hear Greg! You're always in our prayers up here.

Kelli said...

Great news!