Ronan was born on June 13, 2001 in Edmonton to Joe and Ali. He is a big brother to Malcolm; grandson to Lydia, Teresa and Bob; nephew, cousin and friend to many. A 4th grader at Prince Charles School; musician; music lover; chess champion; Harry Potter fan; bananagram-er; card shark; board gamer, corny joke teller. And cancer fighter.

This blog is intended to ensure that Ronan’s vast support team of family and friends are connected, informed and engaged while he, dad Joe, mom Ali and brother Malcolm help him beat a terrible, scary disease - embryonal sarcoma, a rare childhood liver cancer. So welcome to Ronan’s blog. Sit, read, cry, and vow to fight this fight with Ronan, Malcolm, Ali and Joe. And please leave a few words of encouragement with a Comment.

Thursday, March 10, 2011

Surgery over

The surgery is over and Ronan is out of the operating room!

Joe and Ali have met with the surgeon - who whistled his way down the hall - apparently it was just another day at work for him. The liver resection went well and the abdominal tumors were one mass that is now out. At no time did Ronan experience any distress and the team are confident they got everything.

Joe and Ali will provide another update after they've seen Ronan and are assured that he is comfortable. We can all exhale now.

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5 comments:

  1. MaureenMarch 10, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    Grandad will be at Mass tomorrow morning at 8 am on his knees with tears streaming down his face giving thanks to our Almighty and all-merciful God for giving us the miracle that we have so much prayed for!! Hosanna!! Praise God in the highest!! (quoting Bob Leonard)
    Teresa, Grandma, says Amen!!
    And so do we, Pete and Mo!!

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  2. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    Amazing news !! Hugs to Ronan, Malcolm, Ali and Joe. We are thinking of you. Love Sam, Angus, Zoe and Tracy

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  3. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 8:31 PM

    We, Ronan's PCS (Prince Charles School) family, are breathing a collective sigh. We'll keep the positive thoughts and prayers coming. Mrs.D.

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  4. Stephanie BoydMarch 10, 2011 at 8:54 PM

    Go Ronan. We will all be resting easier tonight. Hope to see you soon. Steph, Bill and Zeta.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 10, 2011 at 9:33 PM

    This is such great news. Thanks for keeping us posted today.....Ronan has been in the thoughts and prayers of many. Michelle, John, Allie and Victoria

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