So sorry on the lack of updated information. Claire has been doing well, enjoying first grade and living life. She recently broke her leg falling from Ryan's bunk-bed but other than that has really been well. Her 2nd cast should be removed after Christmas. The next MRI will take place in January and we will update soon after.

Thanks for checking in. Wishing you all a wonderful Holiday Season!!

Claire had an MRI on August 27th. The pictures are stable with no sign of growth. This is obviously great news!!

Claire also started first grade on August 21st.


Note: Claire was selected for the "Hero Program". If you would like to check her out go to
www.heroprogram.org

She is "HERO" #3

Quick Update

So sorry for the lack of information on Claire. It has been nice to live a normal life and this site sometimes reminds me of the struggle. Anyway, Claire has been doing well and we will post detailed info on her progress and summer very soon (with photos). She will be having an MRI this month.

Thanks for keeping Claire in your thoughts and prayers.

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.


Thanks!

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.


Thanks.

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.