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Interim Maintenance Round 3 begins

Omdrea wrote 3 weeks ago: Today’s hospital tests revealed that Cassidy’s numbers are high enough for her to start … more →

Tags: methotrexate, Pain, drug, Glutamine, Prayers

Finally, Long Term Maintenance8 comments

healingmaya wrote 4 months ago: Finally, Maya’s neutrophil count has increased. It has again returned to a safe level and we a … more →

Tags: chemotherapy, Leukemia, childhood cancer, induction, spinal tap, Consolidation, "delayed intensification", blood transfusion, Long-term maintenance

Rash?1 comment

mathiasvaldez wrote 4 months ago: Christmas was pretty good. We had two weeks off from any hospital visits/procedures, other than the … more →

Tags: Child Cancer, IV MTX, Leukemia, methotrexate

Moving Along...6 comments

healingmaya wrote 5 months ago: Well, tomorrow is already day 31 of Interim Maintenance 2. Only a few more weeks of this phase to go … more →

Tags: thankful, chemotherapy, Leukemia, childhood cancer, rash, nightmares, irritability

Grateful

healingmaya wrote 11 months ago: Today Maya was exhausted. She took two naps and was still in bed by 7. She was a little cranky durin … more →

Tags: chemotherapy, Leukemia, childhood cancer, Side Effects, Neuropathy, Vincristine, grateful

Interim Maintenance8 comments

healingmaya wrote 11 months ago: We are finally back on track. Today, Maya’s ANC was 780. We just met the minimum requirement f … more →

Tags: chemotherapy, Leukemia, childhood cancer, spinal tap, bone marrow, ANC, blood counts, fighting

That's all folks!

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Interim Maintenance is in the books! At least as far as the HD MTX goes, he will take 6MP until 5/17 … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, 6 mp, methotrexate

Normal is underrated15 comments

T. Marie wrote 1 year ago: Normal.  It’s a word I’ve never really identified with.  Growing up as an overachiever of gran … more →

Tags: A l l *, Cancer, Motherhood, Leukemia, chemo, Community, Parenting, Inspiring, childhood cancer

Specific Gravity

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Sounds like some kind of space term doesn’t it? Well it’s not! Rhett can’t start m … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, methotrexate, Mickey Mouse, specific gravity, iron deficiency anemia

'Twas the Day Before Methotrexate2 comments

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: What is the fascination with turning lights on and off? Rhett has spent the last minute or so flippi … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, methotrexate

Mac & Cheese1 comment

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Rhett spent the majority of the day eating macaroni and cheese. He woke up this morning and simply s … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, methotrexate, macaroni and cheese

Lions, Tigers, and Bears1 comment

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Oh, my! Rhett had a BIG day! He finally cleared at hour 72. It took a full 24 extra hours to clear h … more →

Tags: childhood cancer, Leukemia, chemotherapy, methotrexate, Nausea, gentamicin, first zoo trip

Good Moods and Magic Wands

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Today was a clinic day and now Rhett has been admitted for his 3rd round of Methotrexate. He weighed … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, lumbar puncture, Intrathecal Methotrexate, methotrexate, gentamicin

Weak in the Knees

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Sorry I haven’t done my job keeping you updated! We came home Wednesday night after Rhett … more →

Tags: Vincristine, Side Effects, Bacterial infection, Antibiotics, gentamicin

Popsicles and Ice Cream

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: I figured out what was bothering Rhett yesterday, mouth sores. That means the mouth wash he hates is … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, Chemotherapy, methotrexate, mouth sores, hem/onc mouth wash, magic mouthwash

Will it ever end?

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Maybe I was just used to having the “normal” Rhett back after being off treatment for a … more →

Tags: Leukemia, 6 mp, Side Effects, methotrexate, diarrhea, constipation, rash

Interim Maintenance

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: I meant to write last night, but Rhett and I both had higher temps so I was busy feeling bad (headac … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, 6 mp, Vincristine, high dose methotrexate, Leucovorin, Camp Wannaplay, diarrhea

Back on Schedule!

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: Rhett woke up in a good mood this morning even though it was 5:30 am. I finished packing and got us … more →

Tags: Leukemia, chemotherapy, lumbar puncture, Chemotherapy, 6 mp, Vincristine, methotrexate

A Pair of Shoes1 comment

Kristen wrote 1 year ago: We should find out tomorrow if Rhett will be admitted Thursday. Tonya from home health is coming out … more →

Tags: Leukemia, childhood cancer, Neutropenia, CBC


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