Football, Chemo, Back to School – August 23, 2013….Maintenance update
On August 25, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic on Friday to check his counts and see how the new meds are going. His counts are great right now. We’ve had just a few issues with the medications, but BJ is doing well, and he’s getting stronger every day. His commitment to football hasn’t faltered and his improvement is clearly evident.BJ’s Read More
GOOD NEWS! August 9, 2013…We have reached the Maintenance Phase!
On August 9, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ’s Interim Maintenance 2 phase ended on Aug 8. His counts were good Friday, August 9th morning, so he started the Maintenance phase with the scheduled spinal tap with Methotrexate, and then a Vincristine infusion while he was in the recovery room. It was a 6 1/2 hour day at the hospital. This phase will Read More
Last Erwinia Shots! – July 15, 2013…Update…Interim Maintenance 2
On July 15, 2013 by Michelle LoveLast Erwinia Asparaginase shots today!!In the past 8 months, BJ has endured 60 intramuscular chemotherapy shots…30 in each thigh muscle. We were SO happy after he received his last 2 shots today! He was all smiles when the nurses, staff, and his doctor at the clinic came into the infusion room with a cookie cake, and Read More
July 12, 2013 …update Interim Maintenance 2
On July 12, 2013 by Michelle LoveWe’ve been to clinic every other day this week so BJ could get Erwinia shots. Today is a rough day for BJ. His counts were good, so he’s getting the scheduled spinal tap with intrathecal Methotrexate, and an infusion of Vincristine and Methotrexate. He’s also getting the 5th set of Erwinia shots. Thankfully, the nurse from Read More
July 1, 2013….Interim Maintenance 2
On July 1, 2013 by Michelle LoveJuly 1…Back from camp and back to clinic… BJ and Carly had a great time at camp. They both came back with fun stories and new friends. BJ’s camp counselor also had ALL (Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia) when he was a teenager, so he and BJ connected on a deeper level. Camp CARE was at Camp Read More
His light shines so bright
On June 30, 2013 by Michelle LoveBJ at Camp CARE 2013…one of my favorite pictures of him at camp. His joy shines as bright as the sun. Read More
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
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