The last two months have been a whirlwind. Curtis was diagnosed with testicular cancer in early April. He had the tumor removed (stage 1 pure embryonal non-seminoma with lymphovascular invasion) and after having CT scans and a brain MRI, was believed to be cancer free. We had a dizzying number of doctor's appointments to help us decide on our next step. We had three options: 1. routine maintenance including frequent blood work and scans 2. RPLND surgery to remove abdominal lymph nodes (where the cancer would spread next, if it did) 3. 1-2 rounds of chemo (to kill anything that might be there that didn't show up on scans) We knew that Curtis had a 50% chance of relapse because of his LVI. But since the surgery is extensive and we didn't want him to be exposed to any unnecessary chemo, we chose routine maintenance. Fast forward a few weeks. Curtis went in for his first round of routine blood work and the tumor markers (alpha-feto protein) were elevated. Because of the elevated AFP, Curtis had to start three rounds of chemo (BEP). This chemo is a really tough regimen but also highly successful (98%). Each round is 3 full weeks and the first week consists of five full days. Weeks 2 and 3 only consist of a short IV infusion on Monday. We are finishing the first week of his 3rd cycle. The tumors markers are already down so we know we are beating this thing! The 2nd cycle was particularly bad with nausea and vomiting, but his doctor seems to have found the magic drug cocktail to keep those symptoms at bay this time. His 3rd cycle is proving to be his best (which is usually not the case). For those of you just finding out, sorry. It's an awkward thing to share and we especially didn't feel right posting it all on Facebook. To those who have been praying and bringing us meals, thank you. You are awesome!