Prayers for a little fisherman

[Nimrod]

Got a note from Evan's mom. It's been awful nice seeing him out and about playing with the kids in the neighborhood again!

"Evan has completed 5 cycles of antibody therapy at Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in NYC. Each cycle consists of 5 days of antibody infusion on an outpatient basis, although at times, Evan has had to spend a night inpatient because of fever. It is an intense form of therapy but Evan copes with it as well as can be expected. The antibody treatment will continue until early 2009. He has also completed 3 cycles of Acutane treatment where he takes Acutane for 2 of the 3 weeks that he isn't getting an antibody treatment. He has 3 more cycles of Acutane before he finishes that phase of treatment.

He recently had surgery to remove the Broviac central line that was in his chest (the method of infusion), and had it replaced with a Mediport which lies under the skin. It enables him to avoid having tubes coming out of his chest and lessens the chance of line infection. It also allows him to get his chest wet whether bathing or swimming. It is much more liberating, especially for a 4 year old. Speaking of age, Evan turned 4 on June 3rd which incidently was also National Cancer Survivor's Day this year. He had a fun party!

He was officially declared N.E.D. (no evidence of disease) on April 26th. We are thrilled, but realize that this is a very aggressive disease, so we have to keep giving and seeking treatment until a cure is found.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

Wendy Lindberg"

[shoefish]

What a fantastic smile that Evan has. I will be praying that he remains disease free. Keep up the fight little man!

[gradywhite273]

it is great to see this boy smiling like that

[TROPHY SPORTFISHING]

I don't care who you are or how big a man you are that will bring a tear to your eye. Keep on keepin on Evan.

[squirtis]

goosebumps............

What an amazing story of an incredible kid.

Prayers sent, I sincerely hope that he continues the track of disease free!!!!

Cudo's to him and more importantly his family and friends and all those who donated to his cause.

Curtis

[blackwell50]

I don't care who you are or how big a man you are that will bring a tear to your eye. Keep on keepin on Evan.

dido,so nice to see something so positive.I really hope he reains healthy for a long time to come.

[Nimrod]

Good news! Evan continues to do well in his fight against cancer. He recently celebrated his 4th birthday and started pre-school this week. It was this time last year that Evan was diaganosed with stage IV neuroblastoma after having to leave pre-school only 4 days of his first year.

His parents have created a new CaringBridge website to help keep friends and family up to date on Evan's condition and progress. Check it out and maybe send this little fisherman a message in the guest book section. http://www.caringbridge.org/visit/evanlindberg

Fight on Evan!!

[homewrecker]

THATS GREAT just goes to show that miracles do happen.My best wishes for the entire family.

[shoefish]

Thanks for keeping us updated on Evan's progress...hopefully this thread runs for years and years to come.

[sling]

Awesome news! Having two very little ones, it makes my heart sink to see this type pf thread - I can't imagine what the families go through. I'm glad tghings are looking up and Gavin can go about his business of being a boy and bring joy to his family!