Claire Denise Miller

The Miller family invites you to share your love and support for Claire, and become a part of her recovery. Updates will be posted regularly with Claire's progress. Thank you for all your thoughts and prayers. Love,
Chris, Shannon, Ryan, Claire and Reese

Wednesday, March 04, 2009

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.

26 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

YAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!You go girl! Now go hit some homeruns! Have a wonderful spring!

6:43 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Excellent news! Thanks for the update.

7:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Tears of JOY on reading your good news. We will keep up the positive thoughts and prayers for Claire and look forward to another great MRI result in May!!

Enjoy T-ball!!

7:37 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Great news for all of us who care about Claire and the Miller family. Thanks so much for the update. T-Ball will be a blast, the little ones are the best!

Love, Ken and Nancy

2:13 PM  
Blogger Keri said...

It is always great to hear good news about Claire. We think about you guys alot and always keep Claire in our prayers! Hope you guys are all doing well.
With love,
The Jobes

7:02 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Team Miller,

Great news! Chris thanks for the kind email regarding the loss of the family home. I actually used you and Claire as an example of how things could be much worse. So glad to hear of Claires progress. I have been locked up in recording sessions but check in.

CL

8:39 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I am beyond thrilled at this new development! Claire continues to amaze everyone and all I can say is you have one heck of a great team of doctors. Congratulations, and I know more good news will come. We will continue to keep that little sweetie (and you!) in our prayers!

Love, Lindy Em and Dorian XXX00000

10:04 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

This is pure joy to my heart! What a girl and what a family! Everyday is a blessing and you all have proven that beyond belief!

Hit one out of the park, Claire!! God will catch it and keep it in his pocket for you!

Love, Peggie

7:15 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Way to go Claire!!!!!!!You will love t-ball. Our thoughts an prayers are always with you.
Love, Lisa and Steve Himmelspach

8:07 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Glad I checked in today...great news for an incredible little girl. Enjoy T-ball. Luke is playing this year too.

Tammi

11:03 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I too am shedding tears of joy while reading your update. Thx so much.....and yayyyyy for Claire and all of you and your family. We will continue to pray for even greater results in May....keep in up....team CLAIRE!!!

4:58 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hi Miller family,
Thanks so much for sharing Claire with us again! We're truly blessed to be a part of your lives. Yea
T-ball, yea Spring, Yea God's blessings and Yea Claire.
Love Mrs. D. and everyone at CPP

8:34 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

That report brings me to tears. I knew you had it in you girly :) Jason and I will keep you in our prayers to hear more exciting news like this as you make more progress. Lots of love and hugs for all of you.
Love Shasta

10:19 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

OMG!! We knew she could! We knew she could!! We knew she could!!! Love you all SOOOO much!
xoxo, The Brush Family

9:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

What wonderful news for Claire, her family and those who are battling the desease with her by caring for her and making decisions that have affected her healing. But the hands that have guided all are the ones that I am truly thankful for...His goodness is everlasting...thank you dear Father in Heaven. Thank you for taking care of Claire...

9:20 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm so happy that you have a positive sign... I'll continue to pray and think good thoughts!

Denise Boroughs-Fitch

8:17 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Very good news!!! We are happy for your family and -as always- hold positive thoughts for you!
...With continued BEST wishes!
Love,
Kirk and Dottie

10:01 AM  
Blogger Tracy said...

Hip Hip Hooray! Such a living miracle! We continue to pray for this great news. We can't wait to see the little slugger in her T-ball gear! You better post lots of pictures!
Love, The Brumm's

10:15 AM  
Blogger Valdez Gals said...

Thank you for the update. So many people care for you, little Claire. You are a hero to us all and a true example of "I know I can". We proudly wear your pink bracelets to somehow be part of your bravery and sweetness. We love you. Your mama continues to be an unbelievable reflection of true love and fortitude and to, in some small way, be connected to your family is a proud moment of honor. The Miller Group, as usual, rocks!

12:10 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Super Claire!!! I can't begin to express my happiness when I read about your winning this battle. Keep thinking positive! It's working!

9:26 PM  
Blogger Robin said...

What fantastic news. Claire will remain in my thoughts and prayers! Hope she enjoys T-Ball!

11:42 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

After being away from Claire's website for a month we were estatic to read the March 14th update. Clairel, as always, is in our thoughts and prayers all the time. Happy t-ball, Claire! With love, The Warlick Family

11:09 AM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

Praise God from whom all blessings flow. What wonderful news and I couldn't be happier for Claire and for the whole Miller family. I know Claire will have lots of fun playing T-ball. Prayer works and Claire is proof of that. All my love, Sheri Main.

8:14 PM  
Anonymous Anonymous said...

HOORAY! cheers...you keep going little claire-bear! You are a wonderous Miracle and we are all blessed by having you in our lives...hugs & kisses to you all! AUNT DEIDRE

5:04 PM  
Blogger Keri said...

Hi Guys,
I haven't been in touch in awhile and can't find your email address but wanted to say Hi. I hope all is going well. Jackson's latest MRI is stable so we are breathing for another 3 months! Shannon, I'm not sure if Reese is in preschool but wanted to see if you wanted to get together with the kids one morning. I would love to see you! Give me a call or email me.
916-402-9492/ sternbergk@gmail.com
With love,
Keri

7:11 AM  
Blogger Erica said...

Yeah, Claire! I hear the T-ball is going well and you are all dressed up looking super cute! Enjoy the sunshine and flowers... Our thoughts and prayers are with all the Miller family!

9:39 AM  

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