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Day 622

Laura Gilkey on September 14, 2016

I broke my own rule last night and stayed up way, way, way too late researching. My mind was in turbo mode after our Moffitt meeting. I thought it would be… Continue Reading Day 622

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, CMMRD, colonoscopy, endoscopy, insurance, MRI, sleep2 Comments

Day 620

Laura Gilkey on September 12, 2016September 12, 2016

I had an alligator dream last night. I used to have them all the time; they have been the subject of a large portion of my life’s nightmares. It’s been… Continue Reading Day 620

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bruising, chemo delay, CMMRD, platelets, septra3 Comments

Day 619

Laura Gilkey on September 11, 2016

It was a sweet and quiet Sunday, mostly. Benjamin continues to feel good in his body. He’s been tired, but he’s also been playing super hard this weekend, and nonstop.… Continue Reading Day 619

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, gratitude, platelets, septra2 Comments

Day 616

Laura Gilkey on September 8, 2016September 8, 2016

Sometimes people just wake up on the wrong side of the bed. Today, it was Benjamin. As with everything “off,” I wondered if it was cancer-related–or if it just was.… Continue Reading Day 616

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bMMRD, chemo delay, CMMRD, lynch syndrome, school, siblings2 Comments

Day 615

Laura Gilkey on September 7, 2016September 7, 2016

After we dropped Banyan off at the bus stop this morning, bagel in hand, Benji and I made a quick run for flowers. We stopped at the house to arrange… Continue Reading Day 615

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, chemo delay, Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, CMMRD, platelets, stomach pain1 Comment

Day 81

Laura Gilkey on March 23, 2015

Benjamin sprang out of bed this morning and got dressed for school. He said “I’m so excited!” and was one giant smile. His nerves rose with the sun; by the… Continue Reading Day 81

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ara C, chemo delay, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, cytoxan, school8 Comments

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