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Our daily journal chronicling Benjamin's leukemia diagnosis, his 772 days of treatment, his life, his death, and his unparalleled bravery.

Day 743/115

Laura Gilkey on January 13, 2017May 17, 2017

Our path looks much more clear today. The National Institutes of Health considers Benjamin a viable candidate for their CAR-T clinical trial targeting the CD22 protein. It’s such a relief to… Continue Reading Day 743/115

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CAR-T, inotuzumab, intrathecal chemotherapy, lumbar puncture, nausea, relapse, stomach pain10 Comments

Day 742/114

Laura Gilkey on January 12, 2017May 17, 2017

Our intention was unmistakable. A clear path toward Benjamin’s perfect healing. Today we heard the words “no clear path,” and “imperfect options.” I realized today that we aren’t waiting for a path to appear… Continue Reading Day 742/114

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, Blinatumomab, CAR-T, inotuzumab, nausea, platelets, relapse, spleen11 Comments

Day 741/113

Laura Gilkey on January 11, 2017January 12, 2017

Today was a really hard day. Benjamin woke up in pain, with his spleen hurting as badly as it did last night. I gave him a dose of morphine and… Continue Reading Day 741/113

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, lumbar puncture, morphine, nausea, pain, platelets, relapse, spleen15 Comments

Day 740/112

Laura Gilkey on January 10, 2017May 13, 2017

High highs and low lows today. Sunrises and sunsets. The comforts of home and the realities of leukemia. For the first time in far too long, my day began on… Continue Reading Day 740/112

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, home, inotuzumab, morphine, pain, platelets, relapse, spleen9 Comments

Day 739/111

Laura Gilkey on January 9, 2017May 13, 2017

Benji is sleeping next to me. He is pleasantly exhausted from a long, busy day that went very well. Benji was a little nervous this morning and his tummy hurt.… Continue Reading Day 739/111

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, antibiotics, clinic, clinical trial, home, inotuzumab, nutrition, relapse, stomach pain11 Comments

Day 738/110

Laura Gilkey on January 8, 2017May 13, 2017

On the coldest morning of the year, by far, Benjamin begged his daddy to take him fishing. So that’s what they did. We layered him up nice and snug, I kissed… Continue Reading Day 738/110

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood, clinic, relapse, transfusion9 Comments

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