Henry phoned moments ago to let us know that he and Cynthia had just learned the results of the pathology report. The doctors have determined that what Harry has is not a hepatoblastoma but a primary Rhabdoid tumour. Apparently Rhabdoid tumours are an even rarer form of cancer: in the past 20 years, there have been just five cases in Winnipeg. Cynthia and Henry seemed relieved to finally know exactly what they and Harry are up against but the almost surreal news leaves us all feeling shocked.
However. As Cynthia says, in broad terms, nothing is really different: Harry is in for a long fight with a pernicious disease and we will all be with him for every step of the journey. To the great credit of the doctors here, chemo is scheduled to start tomorrow (Friday 7 March) afternoon.
When Henry phoned, he and Cynthia were just about to head back downstairs to find Harry coming out of surgery, which had begun an hour earlier than scheduled. Please keep them all in your best and clearest thoughts tonight ...
Be well,
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Dear Henry and Cynthia,
It's time to march. You can do this. Harry can do this. He is not a number, a percentage nor a statistic. He is a fighter with twinkly eyes and no prognostic label can change that. Maggie had a rare presentation of rhabdomyosarcoma: I know the word 'rare' is scary, because there is little precedence. Rare does not mean incurable. I realize he's in for a big battle. Harry's strength will guide you in this journey. I hope that your hope and faith, your family and friends will help you get through this.
With much affection and compassion, Monica
Dear Henry, Cynthia, Lydia and Harry,
We're all rooting for you here in Poland. The kids talk about Harry all the time and we're preparing a letter bundle to be sent off this weekend. Not much we can do at this but hope and pray that Harry comes out of this OK.
Love,
Jan, Staś, Tomek and Sophie
dear ones, i can't read without a comment of love your way.
i went to a wailin' jennys concert last night and called the angels toward you as they sang.
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