Thursday, June 2, 2022

Progress Scans - Results

Caroline just concluded 2 long days of testing at Vanderbilt: labs/blood tests, audiology testing, a PET scan, a CT scan, and a bone marrow biopsy.

We are relieved to report that the results are all positive. She had 4 main areas of concern on the original scans in early April.  After 2 cycles of treatment, 3 of the spots are now essentially gone, and the 4th tumor shrunk by about 60%.  Additionally, her bone marrow biopsy detected no active Neuroblastoma cells.  Caroline will continue the same protocol for up to 15 more cycles: 2 types of chemo and antibody while inpatient for a week, followed by 2 weeks at home to recover/clinic check-in appointments...2 down, 15 to go!  It's still a very long road ahead, but we are celebrating the small wins and will continue to fight alongside her. 

Assuming Caroline's "counts" (ANC #) meets the minimum requirement to receive treatment, she will be admitted on Monday (6/6) for her 3rd round of treatment; if her counts aren't high enough, she will wait a week and be admitted on the following Monday/when counts recover.  We will post an update on the blog.

We are thankful for all the meals, prayers and support from friends, family and friends of friends...and a HUGE shoutout to the medical team at Vanderbilt for helping us work through this once again.

The Lantz Family 
#ftgf
#carolinestrong


In the sedation room ready for her bone marrow biopsy.

Audiology testing.

CT Scan in progress.

Reaction after finding out the cycles are working!

Super special visit from Uncle Paulie!

20 comments:

  1. So happy to read this and we continue to pray for you Caroline. You got this! Hugs to mom, dad and Andrew. Love, The Mancuso Family

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  2. Of course she is kicking cancers tail! So
    happy!!!! πŸ’œπŸ˜ŠπŸ˜#sweetcaroline

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  3. Sending God prayers right now that your beautiful Caroline will continue to respond well to her tests and the medicines will eradicate her illness.πŸ™πŸ»πŸ’ŸπŸ™πŸ»

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  4. So thankful to hear the good news! Continued prayers for Caroline and all of you!

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  5. Miss Caroline and you all were on my mind yesterday. I’m so thankful to hear this encouraging news. Continuing to pray!

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  6. Thank God!! We will keep you guys in our thoughts and prayers πŸ™❤. Tell Caroline she is the best little fighter ever! Love and best wishes for all of for all of.πŸ’“πŸ’“

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  7. From Carolyn and Lee

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  8. Good news. Keep fighting Caroline you can beat this.

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  9. Continued support and prayers are still coming your way from your pops school/work in MD!

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  10. Wonderful news! Thank God!

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  11. Wonderful news!
    Will continue to pray for Caroline and her family!

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  12. Praying. Thankful for the positive news

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  13. Friends of Rhona, Chelsea, and Molly....praying for her every day. You got this CarolineπŸ’–πŸ‘

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  14. This is amazing!! Makes our heart happy to hear this update! Praying for complete healing for this sweet girl!

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  15. We will keep the prayers going till you are cancer freeπŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»πŸ™πŸ»

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  16. Wonderful news! Keeping showing cancer who is in charge! Boss girl!

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  17. That is great news! We will keep Caroline and your family in our prayers!! Much love to all of you!!

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  18. I heard about Caroline’s relapse and I am so happy to read the positive results she received!! I was her soccer coach last year and Caroline is something special. Prayers for her and the whole family. πŸ™

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  19. Soooo strong. !!!

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