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Visit with Matt
Went on a walk and found Dr. Brutus…also found a cookie shop…so all and all it was a successful walk
Good News/Bad News Kinda Day
So plans have changed.
One of the common side effects of this clinical trial drug is a rash. Last evening Jen noticed she was itchy and today as we are sitting here at the James, she developed a rash. It has become more apparent as they day has progressed. It covers about 70% of her body and since it is more then 30%, she is being admitted.
So the good news is her chemo will start two days sooner then expected. The bad news is she will not be able to be home for the next several weeks.
She will get chemo for 7 days. On two of those days she will get two chemo drugs. They call this 7+ 3.
About day 10 her counts will fall dramatically. This is where she is at most risk for infection. About 2 weeks in her hair will begin to fall out. 4 weeks we should see a rebound in numbers if everything is working. When numbers improve she will be able to go home.
Happy Thanksgiving
Today I am thankful to be home with my family. Thankful for my doctors and all of those on my care team at the James. All of those who run the clinical trial. Those who made things happen as quickly as they did when they discovered I was sick.
Thankful for all those who are praying for me and my family. Thankful for those who have sent me cards, gift cards, gas cards, and food. Thankful for those who visited me in the hospital and here at home.
Thankful for my amazing family and their strength. Thankful for my cousin for being here when I can’t be. Thankful for my friends at church. And thankful for my continue faith in God.
My road ahead of me I know is a long and rough one. But I know that I will have God, my family, and friends on my side.
Happy Thanksgiving everyone! Count your blessings, even the small ones. They matter!
Be The Match
Jen will need a bone marrow transplant. If you are not already on the registry, please consider becoming someone’s potential match.
AML -Acute Myeloid Leukemia
Jennifer had her bone marrow biopsy on Monday. And late yesterday afternoon, the doctors shared with us her diagnosis. Jen has what is known as Acute Myeloid Leukemia or AML. Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets. Later this week we will hear exactly what cells are being effected and a treatment plan.
The plan for today is to get a central line put in that she can receive chemo and other drugs through. It is a short procedure that she will remain awake through.
To learn more about about AML, please go to http://www.cancercenter.com/leukemia/types/tab/acute-myeloid-leukemia/
Rally Together With Jennifer 