Our Chrstmas Present Was Rusty's Eleven Month Ampuversary!

[Chuck Holliman]

Christmas day was Rusty's eleven month ampuversary!



What a Christmas present for Jan & myself! Eleven months ago we were not sure that Rusty would be with us to celebrate Christmas. We had five other couples in for dinner and Rusty enjoyed every minute of his celebrity status.



Our last monthly checkup with Dr. Macy was on Friday, December 3rd and we received an “excellent report”! His white cell count has gone up and his blood platelets have also gone up; this is the first time they have gone up, rather than down since Rusty started on Chemotherapy eleven months ago. His liver functions are still below normal but within acceptable limits. Dr. Macy said that December will be the last month for Chemotherapy and we gave him his last Chemo treatment on the 20th.



When Rusty returns for his twelve month checkup in January, Dr. Macy will do a complete X-Ray evaluation of Rusty to see if the cancer has spread to other parts of his body. Depending on the results of the X-Rays, Dr. Macy may want us to take Rusty back to San Diego for MRI’s and Ultrasound scans. He said that is very unlikely that he will put Rusty on any further Chemo treatments, unless the cancer has spread. If Rusty’s X-Rays are clear, Dr. Macy plans to put him on a three month follow-up schedule after January.



I will update Rusty's blog and post some Christmas photos in the next couple of days.



Happy New Year to Everyone!



Chuck & Rusty

[Rose]

This is wonderful news! Wishing a happy and healthy New Year to all of you! :-)

[Jane, Rooney & Stuart]

We are sending our wish that for 2011 there is nothing but good health ahead and much happiness for Rusty and your family!

[Clifford, Cloud, Jake..and Kim]

Super news!  Rusty deserves his celebrity status and the celebrations...maybe he could have another celebration today - boy would he be surprised when the whole world celebrates with him!

[Kyoko]

What a great news!! Thank you for sharing the update with us.

[GBK]

Such Wonderful News!!!!!!!! We are so very happy for you ;)

[Diane]

Thank you for sharing and best wishes to Rusty and family in the new year!

[F, Calla & Luca]

Happy Ampuversary and happy, healthy New Year.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

I am so happy that Rusty appears to be doing so well.

[Michele, Biscuit & Mo]

Sharing your news gave ME a very Merry Christmas present!  Both Penny the WonderDog and I are delighted at Rusty's health so far - he is such a wonderdog himself!  Saying prayers, crossing fingers, and lighting a candle (hey, it can't hurt!) that all will continue to go well.  Happy New Year!

[Lindsey, Lee, Whopper and Simba]

Such great news!  Happy New Year!