June 17, 2013…Interim Maintenance 2
On June 17, 2013 by Michelle LoveOn Monday, June 17 BJ went in for a chemo infusion (vincristine and methotrexate) and for his 4th set of Erwinia Asparaginase shots. He’ll be so glad when all these shots are over! The shots are given at the same time in both thigh muscles. The chemo burns when it goes into his muscle. He Read More
6/10/2013….Day 4, Interim Maintenence 2
On June 10, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe’re back at the clinic this morning. This phase requires the chemo that BJ is allergic to, so he’s starting the replacement chemo (Erwinia Asparaginase shots) today. Today is the first set of six. He’s also getting an IV antibiotic that helps prevent him from getting pneumonia. This is the first time he’s gone anywhere without Read More
6/7/13 update – Blood counts too low
On June 7, 2013 by Michelle LoveBack at the clinic today. BJ was delayed last week for treatment because his counts were too low. He was due to begin a new phase called Interim Maintenance 2. We’re waiting for his counts to come back this morning to see if he’ll begin the new treatment phase. BJ finished school with the Homebound program Read More
6/7/2013….Begin Interim Maintenance 2
On June 7, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ counts were good enough, so he is getting a spinal tap with methotrexate and 2 additional chemo drugs today, which begins the Interim Maintenance 2 phase. Read More
5/27/2013… Memorial day… Delayed Intensification
On May 27, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had to go into the hospital Monday for his Erwinia shots because the clinic was closed for the holiday. We spent 6 hours there. Everything takes so much longer in the hospital than it does at the clinic! A special thank you to all who served and gave their lives for our freedom! Read More
5/24/13 update… Delayed Intensification and Doug Flutie!
On May 24, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic this morning and the 4th set of Erwinia shots and Vincristine infusion. Afterwards, courtesy of Dream On 3 and The Touchdown Club, BJ was able to meet football legend and Heisman trophy winner Doug Flutie. He was very excited about meeting Doug and getting his autograph. BJ’s best friend was able to join Read More
Delayed Intensification…Still.
On May 17, 2013 by Michelle LoveLife as we live it these days has gotten in the way of updating BJ’s caring bridge, but I wanted to take the time I have today while we’re at the clinic and catch up on the journal.This has been a rough phase for BJ. He finished up the first set of Erwinia shots for Read More
3/27/2013 Day 6 of Delayed Intensification
On March 27, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe’re back at the clinic this morning for BJ to get the second set of Erwinia Asparaginase shots in his legs. He still isn’t feeling well. His face is still very flushed and warm, but he doesn’t have a fever. His seasonal allergies are flaring up and he’s got a sore throat and lots of Read More
3/25/2013 Delayed Intensification
On March 25, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ didn’t feel well most of the weekend. His face was very flushed and he ran a low temp off and on all weekend. We had to go to the clinic this morning for IM chemo shots in his legs again. He’ll be getting these shots every other day for 6 days, on top of Read More
3/23/2013 update and BJ is still BJ :)
On March 23, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ has felt pretty good the past 2 weeks. He had a break from chemotherapy and his counts came back up, which was great! He began the next phase of treatment yesterday, called Delayed Intensification. This phase will last about 2 months. We went to the clinic, and his blood counts (although much lower than last Read More
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