My 23 year old son has just been diagnosed

[Already Bald]

I just read through this thread form the bottom up- and it's nothing but good news through and through!
Just what we needed!
Congrats, Dolly.

All Love Needs is You!

[Scott]

I'm so glad you got good news, Debbie. Congratulations!

[Karen]

Debbie,
WHOOO HOOOO!!!!! What a relief that must be. Happy sailing from here on out with the insurance and most importantly, the "all clears"!!

[Fish]

This is fantastic news!

Congratulations!!!

[Fed]

Excellent news, Debbie! All the best to you and Eric!

[dadmo]

That's great news. Congratulations on not giving into the system.

[Mom]

See, you just can't ever give up! Great news.

[discodolly]

SSI Hearing

We went for Eric's SSI hearing on 2-26-08, we were both sooo very nervous. Eric went in with his lawyer to speak with the judge and was in the room less than 7 minutes. When they came out, surprise, surprise, the judge actually gave her ruling right then and there. He has been approved!!!!! Now finally we know that all the Doctors that helped him and continue to help him will finally get paid. It has been a long hard battle. Hopefully, from here on out it will only be survelance and testosterone replacements.

[Scott]

Super news, Debbie! I'm sure Eric will keep up the surveillance routine faithfully. We'll look forward to continuing good news as time marches on.

[Fish]

Great news, and I hope the hearing goes well.

[Fed]

Debbie, this is great. I am glad that you sought out the help of multiple docs to come to this determination. Best of luck with the hearing, and please give my best to Eric.

[TCLEFT]

Excellant!!!!

[discodolly]

We have had some good news, finally!! After speak with several Doctors it has been decided that Eric will not need the RPLND or more Chemo. He is going to continue surveillance. I am happy that he doesn't need the surgery but every time he goes for a CAT Scan and blood work I feel like we are playing Russian Roulette. I'm sure everything will be just fine, but as a Mom we worry so much. I will try better this time to keep everyone posted. The next milestone is his SSI hearing on 2-26-08. It seems so unreal that it has taken 2 years to get to this point.

[Fed]

Debbie, I think this is a great move. He should be thoroughly checked to ensure that there are no transformed cells anywhere else (since they're not TC anymore, they will behave differently). I'll be in touch.

[Margaret]

This is great news. No taking chances this time around...I hope and pray this will kill the monster forever