Childhood Cancer . Childhood Leukemia
Tuesday, December 15, 2015…26th day in the hospital
Today was a pretty good day. BJ’s white count is down to 0.1 this morning. He was taken off the IV antibiotic, and put on a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections while his immune system is not functioning. A portable air filtering machine was also brought into his room to clean the air. He is still experiencing a lot of nerve pain in his feet. His dose of Neurontin was increased again today. He has continued to be nauseated during the day, but he was able to eat a slice of lemon pound cake, and some cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce today.
BJ slept most of the day, but woke up for a visit from two Carolina Panthers players who were here visiting kids on the floor today. Graham Gano and Brad Nortman spent a few minutes talking to BJ. After they left, BJ said he could talk to them for hours. He has a lot of respect for Graham Gano, mostly for being a great Christian dad.
BJ had his last Mitoxantrone chemo infusion tonight. It really makes him feel bad. Hopefully when he has a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in the next few weeks, most or all of the leukemia will be gone and he will be ready for transplant.
Tuesday, December 15, 2015…26th day in the hospital
On December 16, 2015 by Michelle LoveTuesday, December 15, 2015…26th day in the hospital
Today was a pretty good day. BJ’s white count is down to 0.1 this morning. He was taken off the IV antibiotic, and put on a prophylactic antibiotic to prevent infections while his immune system is not functioning. A portable air filtering machine was also brought into his room to clean the air. He is still experiencing a lot of nerve pain in his feet. His dose of Neurontin was increased again today. He has continued to be nauseated during the day, but he was able to eat a slice of lemon pound cake, and some cheese ravioli with alfredo sauce today.
BJ slept most of the day, but woke up for a visit from two Carolina Panthers players who were here visiting kids on the floor today. Graham Gano and Brad Nortman spent a few minutes talking to BJ. After they left, BJ said he could talk to them for hours. He has a lot of respect for Graham Gano, mostly for being a great Christian dad.
BJ had his last Mitoxantrone chemo infusion tonight. It really makes him feel bad. Hopefully when he has a bone marrow aspiration and biopsy in the next few weeks, most or all of the leukemia will be gone and he will be ready for transplant.
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