Big Smiles Today

Update – December 13, 2016

I am really excited to share this news today.  My tumor has responded positively in the right direction.

The image on the left, shows a CT scan taken November 9, 2016 before treatment began.  The purple area displays a white clouded area known as Nasopharyngeal Carcinoma.  The black area signifies the air passage ways.

Now take a look at the CT scan on the right taken today.  The white clouded area has started to diminish.  The black area shows an improvement of the air passage way.  This means the tumor has responded and has started to shrink.

The Anderson’s are smiling BIG today!

#onestepcloser

 

121 thoughts on “Big Smiles Today”

  1. THAT IS AWESOME NEWS. Shared with my sens group on fb and my own personal page.

    Keep on fighting – we pray and stand with you.

  2. So incredibly happy to see this! I will continue to pray. But have no doubt you are going to kick this things ass! Bonus… maybe you’ll also kick your fear of needles! ?

      1. I’d like to thank you for the efforts yo&8u#217;ve put in penning this blog. I’m hoping to see the same high-grade blog posts from you in the future as well. In fact, your creative writing abilities has inspired me to get my own, personal blog now

    1. Hi Nicole,

      That is awesome news today. We don’t know each other but I am a recent cancer patient in remission and I didn’t know if I was going to see another Christmas. Faith and willingness along with friends and family got me through this so that I could see another Christmas and many more.

      My thought and prayers are with you and Craig. YOU WILL BE SMILLING A LOT MORE SHORTLY.

      God bless and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

    1. All the best to you and to your family! Am wondering if Craig has needed to contact someone (in hockey) who has been through a similar situation so as to get some hockey-husband support? If he hasn’t already, it would be Dominic Moore and Darryl Sittler…..

  3. God Bless you Nicholle and Craig i am so very happy for you both .
    I have been there so i know that it takes a lot of courage and being
    very positive at all times . Wishing you the best .

  4. Sending all positive thoughts your way. I hope you continue to destroy this, ive always been a huge senators fan but now I’m a fan of yours following this journey hoping that things keep moving in the right direction. Stay strong!! Positive thoughts from oromocto new Brunswick!

  5. Congratulations! I am a firm believer in prayer and positive thoughts (and also laughter) so keep strong, keep positive, and try to find something to laugh about every day! God Bless you and your family!

  6. Hi Nicholle, Fabulous news on the eve of the holidays!
    I am a heart valve replacement survivor so I understand to some extent the struggle. I have been blessed to have a support system to help me maintain the strength and positivity needed to get beyond the difficult days. You seem to be blessed to have that as well, with Craig and family.
    Bless you and stay strong???

  7. Wonderful and encouraging news… Prayers in numbers bring positive results.. You Go Girl!!!! Stay strong and kill that f#%#ing cancer. Thank you for sharing your journey with us… Thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. You will beat this. Hugs!!!!

  8. That is so awesome. I know how stressful it is when you go for a follow-up appointment with your oncologist for scan results … sitting in the waiting room trying to remain calm when your stomach is knotted and you can hardly breathe … and then receiving positive results … absolute relief and sheer joy. The amount of shrinkage on your scan is amazing. Now you can breathe a bit easier and find comfort in the love and support of your family this holiday season. Prayers being sent your way. ?? Kathleen

  9. That is so awesome. I know how stressful it is when you go for a follow-up appointment with your oncologist for scan results … sitting in the waiting room trying to remain calm when your stomach is knotted and you can hardly breathe … and then receiving positive results … absolute relief and sheer joy. The amount of shrinkage on your scan is amazing. Now you can breathe a bit easier and find comfort in the love and support of your family this holiday season. Prayers being sent your way. ?? Kathleen

  10. Love you! Having my mom and Nan must be comforting! Let me know if the boys want to see Asher, we can take them off your hands for a play date! (((Hugs)))

  11. Thanks terrific news! I’m so glad to hear you are responding well to treatment. Praying for continued positive health reports for you.

  12. I have known your Aunt Marie and Neil and Talina for 35 yrs and they have talked about you for years. My prayers are with you and I think of you at least 3 times a week because they are so important to me. Stay strong and fight with all you have.

  13. So wonderful to hear this positive news!!!!! Lots of prayers continue your way — to you, your family and all those taking such great care of you.?

  14. Amazing news! Loving the progress so quickly, stay strong! Stay positive! We will keep praying for you sweetie!
    Kenny and Teresa 🙂

  15. Hi Nik,
    My husband and I are huge SENS fans, so proud of our boys! But our boys are only as strong as the women behind them and you my dear are one of the strongest I’ve seen! This is wonderful news and I know you and Craig will be fighting this all the way to success…many prayers and thoughts go with you. Here’s some hugs from our family to you and yours!
    ?????

  16. So excited to see how God’s healing hand is at work. We are praying for you continuously and hope you feel the love!

  17. This has been a long awaited Gift from God. Nobody knows better than You & Craig the impact this trial of yours has had upon everyone. There is a unification of all Hockey players world wide ++ every fan has been pulling for you. We all have put aside our differences to unite in mighty prayer for a safe and healthy fresh start for your immediate family. Best wishes for a Happy Christmas & a Joyous New Year !!!

  18. Amazing news, Nicholle! That is such a positive development and must be so great before Christmas. Here’s to more great progress like that in 2017! Merry Christmas!!!

  19. Big Ottawa Senators and Craig Anderson fan. They have come along way with cancer. You will beat this. Your sons need a mom. Your in a great cancer facility. My father was in there for liver cancer. He’s been in remission for 5 years. Phenomenon Drs. You have a good positive attitude which will lead you to the recovery path. We pray for you in Toronto. We love you,

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