Mom is still in the game

Mom had her Oncology appointment today. She met with two Oncologists and a Nurse. All three of them expressed how pleased and astonished to how well Mom's body has and is taking the previous 2 Chemo treatments. Mom is not in remission yet. We all know she will be there soon, wink. She is soon to step into round 3 of Chemo treatment.

Mom continues to fight head on with her Leukemia. She does not have any pain, discomforts, fevers, nausea, headaches, nor additional skin outbreaks or lesions. Mom only has to battle fatigue after slight-moderate exertion. Mom continues to focus on Poppie's health and her own exercise regime.

Mom's entire system is holding its own and fighting at this point. Her numbers are good though low in some areas. She is showing that her body is producing all that is needed to fight against the AML. Her blood at this point is not showing any Leukemic cells. Prior to Round 3 of Chemo, Mom must complete the following:

Tomorrow, January 19th, Mom will be heading in for her 3rd Bone Biopsy. This time, she is being sent to Radiology. Here, she will be sedated and not receive a local of Lidocane as in the past two procedures. The Doctor will be using a special machine that will be able to explore and hopefully be able to gather more information. Yes, again we hope Mom's body is able to produce "liquid" to be extracted for testing. We will see.
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Mom, continues to have her Visiting Nurse weekly to have her blood drawn. On January 26th Mom returns for a follow up regarding her Bone Biopsy with her Oncologist. She will receive the findings on this day. On January 29th Mom begins her 3rd Chemo treatment. Note, the previous two "Inductions of Chemo" were for an expected 30 day stay in the hospital. This induction is referred to as "Consolidation Chemo Treatment." This is for 6 days of Chemo and then the patient is sent home. Yes, if the patient develops a fever or other complicating outcomes, the patient will be re-admitted into the hospital immediately for treatment and observation.

Here is the process of Consolidation. After the 6 days of receiving Chemo the patient is sent home. Monday and Thursday's the patient has an In service Nurse drawing blood and checking all vitals and present condition of the patient. Tuesday and Friday's the patient goes back to the hospital for any IV transfusions that may be needed according to the previous day results.

I will add more as the specific days unfold.

Please continue to send your healing energy towards our Energizer Momma Ruthie.

All our Hugs and Love,
Karen