Its been a while since I wrote an update so I thought this was the perfect time, after having just heard from the BC Cancer Agency…
Cancer update:
While in Gibson for Noah’s hockey I received a call from the BC Cancer Agency. I had thought it was to tell me when my next chemo appointment was, but it was from my clinical trial nurse, Ana, to inform me of information from the trial I had been on.
As you may remember, after 2 months I stopped taking the clinical trial drug. I had had a chemical reaction to the drug. I was hospitalized twice with awful symptoms (click here and here to read about them) and as a result, we felt it best to stop that chemo drug immediately. I did, however, continue on 2 of the 3 drugs for the remainder of the treatment, which was 10 months total.
Well…. the call was a bit of a shock and I of course knew I was on the drug & not the placebo. Ana told told me that the drug I was on, even though in Phase 3 of the clinical trial, was halted. People had been dying due to complications from the clinical trial drug. Thank God I stopped taking it! It took months to recover from the reactions I had and I sometimes feel I am still recovering…. I am so thankful I stopped the drug and that I’m alive!
Brusse Family Update:
Noah: For those of you that know me – I am a true Hockey Mom. I love going to all and everything for Noah’s hockey. This past season was a great year for the Whistler Winterhawks. Noah’s team won 3 banners; League, Playoff & Provincial champs. It was so fun to be there to watch the boys bring home the gold for Provincials in the Midget Tier 3 championships. Attached is a picture of Eric & I with Noah in Gibbons, BC taken March 17th. Noah also turned 16 in February and has gotten his L (learner’s license).
Eric: Eric has been fishing a bit this winter, that is his year round sport. Golf will be stating for him as well next month.
Devon: My hockey season is coming to an end. We are going for bronze this year. It was a good season and I was happy to be back on the ice with the ladies again. Ball season starts in May for me. I am looking forward to being back on the field with the No Joes once again.
Thank you for your continued support – I feel it worldwide from everyone.
CHEERS!
Devo
The Brusses in Gibbons, BC.
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Thanks for the update Devo! Soo glad you stopped that drug! Hugs from Elizabeth – formerly#1
Thanks for sharing, Devo! Your body screamed loud and clear to stop taking that drug and there is a reason for that, you are meant to be here!! We are very grateful! So proud of Noah and his Hockey Mom, too!
Thank the Lord you discontinued that drug, Devon!! God is looking after you. So appreciate your updates. You are such an inspiration with your upbeat positive attitude and passion for sports. Noah is soo big and handsome and keeping up your track record with hockey. 🙂 You must be one proud mom!! Think of you often. Saw your mom in SC last wk. and “we girls’s had a fab. time!!!
Prayers and hugs, Judy Telling