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
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
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
12/17/2012 update
On December 17, 2012 by Michelle LoveBJ had clinic on Friday, and we were back to the clinic yesterday for 2 more IM chemo shots. They pre-medicate him with IV benedryl, which causes him to feel real dizzy. The benedryl goes in and we wait while the chemo is made in the pharmacy downstairs. We tried the “freeze spray” as additional Read More
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