More Platelets
On September 28, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ had a clinic appointment this morning for labs. He just received platelets Friday, but his platelet count was low again so he received another unit of platelets today. He was very proud to be wearing a fellow warrior, Elijah’s – Prayers for Elijah – fight shirt. If you haven’t already, please go to and like Elijah’s Read More
Leukemia from my perspective. Written by: BJ @ 2a.m.
On September 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveLeukemia from my perspective.Written by: BJ@2a.m. L: Losing your chance to live life the way you should (I missed 6th grade and now the start of high school)E: Emotionally and physically taxing… missing out on things with your friends, trips, camps, sports… and most, if not all your muscle mass disappears, so you have to Read More
Gotta kill some leukemia
On September 25, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ has clinic this morning for the usual blood draw, to check his counts and to also see if he needs blood or platelets. Then he will get vincristine and methotrexate infusions. Gotta kill some leukemia today. #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch #NEGU#childhoodleukemia #cancersucks #fighter #BJStrong #IamLCH Read More
More platelets
On September 21, 2015 by Michelle LoveAt our Levine hem/onc clinic this morning getting checked out. BJ has been feeling extremely worn down lately. Walking into the building from the parking deck has made his heart rate double what it normally is. His platelet count was 8k, so he will be getting a platelet transfusion this morning. That will help heal Read More
Tracks of a different kind
On September 16, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ’s arms today…. #CureForBJRound2 #pheresis Read More
Pheresis of White Blood Cells
On September 15, 2015 by Michelle LoveThe pheresis just finished. BJ did great as always, even though they had a little trouble getting into his veins this morning. It was 16 gauge needles…very big. It hurt, but he breathed through it and stared into my eyes like he usually does when he’s nervous about something. It has taken 4 hours to Read More
What is it they say? The best-laid plans…often go awry
On September 7, 2015 by Michelle LoveBJ would’ve still been in the hospital if things had worked out as planned. Thursday we went to the clinic to get his blood drawn for labs and then over to the hospital for a spinal tap with intrathecal Ara-C and a bone marrow aspiration. As usual, BJ fights the sedative and the sedative always Read More
DISCHARGED!!
On August 26, 2015 by Michelle LoveWith no fever since 0700 Tuesday and no oxygen required since 1700, and even without knowing exactly what type of fungus/mold caused his lung infection, BJ was DISCHARGED TODAY!!!! He will continue to take the antifungal medication which is obviously working, and go in for an exam Friday just to make sure he’s still progressing. Read More
14-year-old athlete fights leukemia By: Sarah Obeid Aug 19, 2015 Denver Weekly
On August 19, 2015 by Michelle LoveDenver Weekly Article about BJ DENVER – BJ Correll has battled an aggressive cancer for three years, but with a smile on his face that sticks. The 14-year-old is determined to beat leukemia. “He really doesn’t worry,” said Michelle Love, BJ’s mother. “We talk about things, and he just has the attitude that it’s out Read More
More blood
On August 15, 2015 by Michelle LoveHis hemoglobin was low again this morning, so BJ is getting a blood transfusion, and we’re not going home today. Thinking about our fellow warriors who are in the midst of fighting back with all their might…you are in our prayers. #CureForBJRound2 #keeppounding #giveblood #BeTheMatch #NEGU#IamLCH #childhoodleukemia #childhoodcancer #morethan4 #mollyskids#fighter #BJStrong #cancersucks Read More
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