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Tag: CAR-T

Day 760/132

Laura Gilkey on January 30, 2017May 10, 2017

“Stand up straight and realize who you are, that you tower over your circumstances. You are a child of God. Stand up straight.” ~Maya Angelou These words saved me today.… Continue Reading Day 760/132

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CAR-T, chemotherapy, clinical trial, fear, feeding tube, fever, hope, liver, lungs, pain, relapse, siblings, spleen, total parenteral nutrition90 Comments

Day 749/121

Laura Gilkey on January 19, 2017May 11, 2017

Today was like one long roller coaster. My stomach hasn’t quite recovered. Things are quiet and peaceful now, and Benjamin is soundly sleeping. For that I am grateful. We woke… Continue Reading Day 749/121

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CAR-T, cerebral spinal fluid, intrathecal chemotherapy, lumbar punctures, methotrexate, morphine, pain, relapse, spleen17 Comments

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 737/109

Laura Gilkey on January 7, 2017May 13, 2017

It sure was nice to make breakfast in my own kitchen this morning. Benjamin woke up feeling strong. He was hungry and ready for action. He was excited to eat, but… Continue Reading Day 737/109

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, CAR-T, CMMRD, home, PD-1, relapse, stomach pain10 Comments

Day 735/107

Laura Gilkey on January 5, 2017May 13, 2017

We are home. Everything feels pretty overwhelming right now. So many emotions today and so much uncertainty ahead. Home is the word and the feeling and the place I am… Continue Reading Day 735/107

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blinotumomab, CAR-T, home, inotuzumab, platelets, relapse, siblings, spleen11 Comments

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