Hugo Update!

I know some of you are following Marianne via Twitter and/or receive Hugo updates through the Facebook group, but for those of you who aren't, here's the latest from Marianne which she posted last night:

After some transportation hiccups we made it to Cincinnati today to meet Dr. Geller. He is one of the top doctors studying these tumors and is literally writing the book on treatment.

Our appointment started out rough. Dr. Geller is very kind but was also frank about Hugo's prognosis. He told us some doctors would not even try and treat this tumor at this stage (luckily we don't have these doctors!). We felt so defeated. Then, Dr. Geller asked us to stay for a CT scan, which we weren't expecting. And the results? Were amazing.

Hugo's tumors have shrunk significantly. The lung tumors that were so dense that they couldn't even count them 4 weeks ago are almost too small to see. The kidney tumor has shrunk by more than half. Dr. Geller said he would estimate an 80% reduction overall and that it was frankly remarkable for him to have responded so beautifully.

Little Hugo still has a long, hard road ahead. This is an aggressive and devious cancer and the chemo is powerful and difficult. But oh, we needed this hope and good news today.

We are headed home and will start round two of chemo tomorrow and will be in the hospital through at least Sunday. We feel every bit of love and prayers and I think they are working! #GOHUGO