Today marks testicular yolk sac tumor post-op day 358 for my son, Tubao. In just 7 days, it will be one full year since his tumor removal surgery. Holding his latest follow-up report, tears of relief rolled down my face—not from sorrow, but from overwhelming gratitude. This is our victory, our light at the end…
Today marks testicular yolk sac tumor post-op day 309 for my son, Tu Tu. Holding his latest alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) report—2.17 ng/mL—I felt a wave of relief. This number isn’t just a statistic; it’s a light piercing the dark cloud hanging over our family for weeks. For parents of kids with pediatric cancer, every AFP check…
Today marks 282 days after my son TuBao’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery. As I prepare for work resuming tomorrow after the holiday, we took him for a follow-up alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) test—one of the most critical check-ins for testicular yolk sac tumor recovery. The result: 3.34 ng/mL. It’s a slight increase from our last check,…
Today marks day 238 after my son’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery—exactly 8 months post-op. We headed to the hospital for a routine check-up, filled with nerves and hope. What started as a stressful rush turned into a day of small kindnesses, and I want to share our experience, key medical facts, and encouragement for…
Today is November 24, 2024 – day 210 after our baby Tu’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery. We got his alpha-fetoprotein (AFP) results back, and it’s 3.23 ng/ml – an all-time low since his surgery! As a mom who’s walked this scary path, I want to share our joy, our ups and downs, and key…
Today marks 177 days after my child’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery. It’s also the 6-month post-op checkup day—full of mixed emotions: joy, worry, and hope. As a mom, I want to share our real journey, useful medical tips, and words of support for other parents and caregivers going through the same struggle with testicular…
Today marks 149 days since my son Tubao’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery. Holding his latest follow-up report, my heart is full of mixed emotions—relief that things are stable, and a desire to share our journey with other parents walking the same path.
Today marks Day 116 after my baby TuBao’s testicular yolk sac tumor surgery. As a parent who’s walked through the fear of childhood cancer, every follow-up visit feels like a small test—and today, we passed again, steadily and surely.