Five years ago today, we didn't know what the outcome would be. We were so afraid.
Five years ago today, our hearts were broken into many pieces - some that can't be restored.
Five years on, we celebrate all that we have achieved.
Five years ago today, my first round of chemotherapy treatments started.
For the next nine months, I had six rounds of chemotherapy, four surgeries, five CT scans, eight platelet transfusions, five blood transfusions, one plasma transfusion, 51 nights in hospital and 33 weeks of weekly blood tests and line care.
And then of course the infections, the vomits and the ambulance ride....
But we got there!
I'm still doing well. I'm feeling stronger and healthier.
I'm determined and work hard at my therapies.
I'm loving school.
(And, we know how incredibly lucky we are. We still remember many of the kids who shared the rooms and halls with us. Some of those children are no longer here. We'll never forget.)
This photo was taken at my first birthday, just before my cancer was found:
We were so lucky.
Thanks, Mum and Dad
End of Chemo – 1 Year Anniversary
Dexter’s Hepatoblastoma
Dexter’s Cancer Story
Done!
See the Cancer?
Lizard
Mum was Crying in the Ball Pit
What a Dollar means to Dexter
Stuck in a Rut
Embrace the Lion
I’m a Kindy Kid!
Dexter's First Month
Dexter's Vision
Dexter's Cerebral Palsy
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