Update from Tracy

Recently Scott's had some health setbacks. I don't always post everything because it's just too much info to explain in detail. Trust me it's been a learning experience for us each step of this journey. We've had our ups & downs. Within the last year Scott's been on 2 different Clinical Trials (the first Clinical Trial 4/2010 to 01/2011 and the second Clinical Trial 02/2011 to 04/2011) and he has had to go off of those because those we no longer benefiting him.

He is now on a new third treatment. There are pros & cons to any of these treatments. This latest treatment has caused him to have low blood platelets and because of this he needed to receive blood platelet transfusions. He also has low white blood cell counts and it's become too risky for them to give him any treatments until his white blood cell counts increase. We are hoping that his counts will be up to where they need to be by next week. This is the short version of everything and I've tried to explain it so everyone could understand it all. Because trust me if I wasn't living through this I wouldn't have a clue about all this medical stuff.

MRI's in Jan & April 2011 showed new tumor growths. The latest MRI as of today May 26, 2011 showed that the tumors have decreased in size which is great news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

This type of tumor is very aggressive and has proven very difficult to treat. Which is why they've had to try a few different types of treatments already. But as always we will try to stay focused, positive and move forward.

Thanks again to all of you who have been there for us throughout this. We appreciate your love, thoughts, prayers & support.

Update

It's been a long time since I updated this site for the Cromack family. Scott and Tracy have kept people updated on Facebook as much as they have felt comfortable. What I WILL say is this: things are not improving. The family could use monetary donations again at this time due to difficulties with health insurance and Scott's coverage. Please help if you can.

Update from the Cromacks

Scott started his 4th course of Chemotherapy July 1st. He does 3 weeks of Chemo, he gets 1 week off, then he repeats the cycle all over again. He fatigues easily, but he is doing well considering everything he has been through. Scott has a wonderful Medical Team in Boston that monitors him closely and is pleased with his progress so far. Scott continues to have a positive outlook and a great sense of humor.

Thank you to all who have continued to offer their thoughts and prayers to our family.

Sincerely, Scott, Tracy & Family

March 30, 2010

We would like to thank all of you for your continued support & prayers. We have been overwhemled & touched by the generosity of so many of you. We appreciate everyones thoughtfulness during this difficult time. We have received many messages via the internet and many heartfelt cards in the mail. There have been many of you who have called, txt'ed or e-mailed to check up on not only Scott, but on all of us and that is so thoughtful. We've had neighbors, family & friends bring us meals and that has been very helpful and greatly appreciated. Thank you again everyone for your warm wishes, prayers & thoughtfulness....it means more to us than you know.

Sincerely, Scott, Tracy & family

Update from Tracy

For those that are following the Cromack Family through this site, Tracy sent me an email to post on the blog.

Scott deveolped an infection in mid February which required him to be hospitalized. He was put on two different types of IV antibiotics for a period of 3 weeks to treat his infection. Due to Scott's prior 3 brain tumor surgeries & prior radiation treatments Scott has had problems with his incision healing. Due to these health problems Scotts Chemotherapy treatments have been delayed....we are hopeful that Scott will be well enough in the coming weeks to start his Chemo treatments.

~Thank you to all who have sent prayers & warm wishes to our family. Sincerely, Scott, Tracy & family

Scott was diagnosed with a Oligoastrocytoma Grade 3 in 2004, and a Glioblastoma Grade 4 in 2010. He will go to Boston soon for further testing.

New Way to Help Out

Heather Muthig, a friend of the Cromack Family, has created a great design and is donating all sale proceeds to the Cromack Family Fund. She opened a Store Front at Cafe Press where you can purchase her LOVE design on a number of different T-shirts and Coffee Mugs.

Great job Heather! Coming together for the common good is what this is all about.

To view Heather's creation, CLICK HERE.

As far as a medical update on Scott:

He is home and recuperating and waiting on pathology results that he will receive within a few weeks. He is in good spirits (as always) and keeping a positive attitude. The love and support everyone has shown the Cromacks during this difficult time has been vital to their well being.

Superbowl Sunday

We are home and Scott is resting comfortably. Due to the proximity of the tumor, unfortunately the Surgeon could not remove it all and more treatments will be needed in order to manage what remains.

We will be heading back to Boston within the next 2 weeks to meet with our team of doctors to discuss prognosis and treatment options which may include radiation and/or chemotherapy.

We are truly Thankful to all who have reached out to our family and offered their prayers, warm wishes and support during this very difficult time in our lives.

Sincerely, Tracy, Scott & family