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Surprise!

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Hi everyone! I’ll do a quick update and I am going to post a YouTube link and you guys can check out a really cool surprise. It’s a 8:45 minute video so if you can watch the whole thing I promise it’s worth it! Ryan is doing very well! The last infusion of Keytruda really stiffened up his elbow. We were pretty worried. We didn’t know if it was the Keytruda irritating it or was it all the sudden getting phenomenally worse. After a week of dealing with it - pain subsided and luckily he was able to take a low dose of ibuprofen which worked like a charm! The anti inflammatory affect really did the trick. His MRI from this last stint at the hospital for a seizure is confirmed unchanged. He was presented to tumor board on Tuesday morning where a group of doctors checked his past MRIs from their system and compared. Again beautifully unchanged ❤️ Ryan is also due for a new PET scan so we will schedule that within the week. He has not gotten radiation due to the ransomware attack on our hospital. Which he is okay with right this second because the pain isn’t bad at all. Also to see if Keytruda has affected it at all in a positive way. Either way radiation should be next week maybe the following. Fingers crossed Keytruda is holding everything off. Anyway! I’m going to attach a link for you guys. Hopefully it works lol!

youtu.be/T2nIRNMNWbU

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SGHSweethearts

Oh my gosh Kelly & Ryan Congratulations!❤️ How exciting for you both. Ryan, I absolutely love Avè Maria. You did a great job. So glad the MRI is unchanged. Many Blessings for a Happy and Healthy Nee Year🥂🍾

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kellyOd in reply to SGHSweethearts

He is an amazing guitarist. He is favoring classical currently but can play all Rush songs in his sleep on electric lol! He plays all genres. I get serenaded all the time 😂 thank you so much! Such an amazing surprise ❤️ Happy new year to you as well hopefully this will be our year! 🎉

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strawberryjam

So beautiful! It was so nice to actually see and hear Ryan’s music and his voice ! Won’t spoil the surprise for other listeners but I send you the very best wishes for a wonderful year in 2021! ❤️

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kellyOd in reply to strawberryjam

Thank you so much! I figured putting a face and voice to him would be nice ☺️ He is very talented ❤️ His elbow (and arms) are very important to him. He said he would rather loose a leg 10 fold over an arm. So hopefully this cancer will leave his arm. Happy new year!!! 🎆

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Kelly, thank you for such a touching and personal post. Best to you and Ryan.

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kellyOd in reply to missyrand

Thank you missy! I am so glad I could share it with you all ❤️

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Crycleo

Beautiful tribute! Best wishes to you both in the coming year.

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HSsweetheart

Congratulations Kelly ❤️❤️

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