Striking Back with Cody: Kinda Quiet

Thursday, June 16, 2011

Kinda Quiet

Things have been kinda quiet around here. Cody has been doing good with his chemo pills an having an IV infusion once a month. It's nice not having to travel so far for his treatments. We have been enjoying being home !!.
We will head back to Houston Texas to MdAnderson Cancer Center for more CT scans, Pet scans, Chest Xrays, and any other tests they throw at us. Hopefully Cody won't need another 2 weeks on radiation. We will find out the 26Th of June after his scans. I hope not.
We are truly bless with just how well Cody has been doing. So many prayers have been answered. Thank you for all the prayers you have sent our way.
We have a Team Cody for the August 13Th here in Winnemucca Nevada.Relay for life with the American Cancer Society. So come join us or donate, It's a very good cause. www.relayforlife.org look up Team Cody. Thanks.
Thank you so much for all your support and for checking in with us!!!! We head to Texas June 26Th and Cody has lots of tests on Monday the 27Th so we will have more news, GOOD new i hope.
May god bless you and make sure you tell the ones you love that you love them everyday. Cherish your loved ones!!! Take care of each other.
Thanks again
Janae Nielson Cody's mom :)

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A little about the Cancer

Desmoplastic Small Round Cell Tumor, also know as DSRCT, is considered a childhood cancer that is predominantly found in boys and young adults. It is an extremely rare, highly aggressive cancer that is usually found as masses in the abdomen. Desmoplastic small round cell tumor is frequently misdiagnosed which is why the prognosis remains poor. This is an aggressive, rare, fast spreading tumor.

There is no standard protocol for treatment but it usually includes aggressive Chemotherapy, Radiation, and Surgery.

A special thank you...

Russ and Janae want to personally thank their families for being so supportive. They wouldn't be able to do this without each and every one of you. There have been so many donations coming in and fundraisers being put together by members on both sides of the family. Thank you so much for all the love and support.

"You don't choose your family, they are God's gift to you, like you are to them" - Desmond Tutu

A big Thank You, also, goes out to the the Town of Winnemucca. The community has pulled together in so many ways to show their support it is overwhelming. Thank you!!!

Thank you to Connors Drilling and all of the employees. Connors asked the employees, Russ's co-workers, for a voluntary paycheck deduction that would go to Cody's Cancer Fund. A big thank you to all the many generous people who participated. Thanks to you a good chunck of money was raised to help with Cody's medical costs.

Upcoming Fundraisers

Striking Back with Cody Wristbands Awareness wristbands can be purchased at the HAMS in Winnemucca for anyone interested in showing their support. Family members also have awareness bands or know where to get them. 2 Brothers Communications Fundraiser 2 Brothers communications Verison Wireless 508 W Winnemucca Blvd. Ste B Winnemucca NV, 89445 (775) 625-2355 April 1st through May 31st 2 Brothers Communications will donate a portion of sales for ANY new activation or upgrade (no stipulations) to the families of Cody Nielson and Kylie Hilbish. Verizon Wireless has also agreed to match the donation with a contribution of their own.