Good News

Claire's MRI results were good. There has been no change and the enhancement is stable. We are very blessed and thankful for each day. We would love to see this "thing" disappear but no change is good news. We are now 1 year removed from radiation therapy which is another milestone for Claire.

Thanks to all of you who take time to follow and support Claire. It has been such a part of her recovery.


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SUPER CLAIRE!

As we again find ourselves anxious awaiting another MRI, I just had to post this picture. It represents hope, life, and CLAIRE DENISE MILLER!!

MRI

Claire is now scheduled for her next MRI. It will be tomorrow at 10:15 am. It was very short notice, but an opening became available and we decided to take it. Please keep Claire in your prayers and thoughts on Thursday.


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Quick Update

Hello All,

I apologize for the time between updates. As I stated on February 4th, the initial report was stable disease. Claire and I met with our lead oncologist on February 10th to discuss the scans. I was very surprised with the outcome of this appointment. Dr. Wu presented me with 2 screens of images (which is not abnormal for our MRI meetings). She asked me what I saw. In one image the area of concern was visibly larger and brighter. The other image showed a smaller "tumor" with a bit less brightness to the enhancement. The particular images were both of the same area but obviously from different dates. I assumed I was viewing the most recent scan as larger and she was presenting the original pre-radiation scan for reference. I have become fairly educated in reading Claire's scans and comparing them to the last. I had not been going back beyond a scan or maybe 2 when I did comparisons to the area of concern. I was beyond joyous when Dr. Wu explained to me that the image showing a smaller enhancement was Claire's most recent February image. She was contrasting it with an image from June 2008. What this represented was that the radiation treatment appears to have had a positive result and most likely damaged the tumor. Only time will answer our questions but Dr. Wu (and some members of Tumor Board) presented this as a very good sign. Hopefully the damage and destruction to those cells will continue, stopping the disease from being able to awaken and grow.

Claire is doing well. She has her days but who doesnt. We are fortunate and blessed. She is going to give T-Ball a try (Shannon and another friend are coaching!) this spring and that should provide some classic Claire moments.

Please continue to think of and pray for Claire. Our next MRI is scheduled for early May and we believe that her MIRACLE will continue.

February 4th

Claire's MRI results came back as stable. The enhancement is still visible and remains the same size, but has not grown.

We will post more details after a February 10th oncology appointment.

Thanks for supporting Claire.

Hoping For Great Pictures on Monday!

Aunt Erin and Claire

Hello All,

We are again filled with hope and anxiety as we prepare for Monday's MRI. Claire continues to amaze but there are times we question symptoms and behavior. "Could that be a sign of tumor growth" creeps into our minds now and again. We are fortunate to still be asking these questions and make every effort to enjoy each and every day. This MRI feels particularly important in answering some concerns. If the disease is stable it would provide some comfort in understanding that Claire can present with symptoms that mimic tumor growth but in fact are not representative of disease progression (This MRI will be the 2nd 90 day period).

Please think of Claire on Monday. Your support has brought us this far and absolutely has impacted her journey.

I have posted a few pictures of Claire and Shannon will be posting some long awaited Disney photos soon ( Plus many more I am sure).

Thanks to all that have kept Claire in thoughts and prayers.

WE KNOW SHE CAN. WE BELIEVE.

Claire, Audrey, and Reese

Happy New Year

Sorry for the lack of updated info. We had a busy Holiday season between Sacramento and Oregon. Claire is doing well. She has experienced some seizure activity but it appears to be under control with some adjustment to medication. She will undergo another MRI on February 2nd and we will provide a more informative update soon after.