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Day 83

Laura Gilkey on March 25, 2015

“NAUSEA!” was my alarm clock this morning just after 6am. Benji woke up with urgency, and we didn’t make it to the Zofran in time. He took the medicine afterward with… Continue Reading Day 83

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool, hospital homebound, immunity, school1 Comment

Day 82

Laura Gilkey on March 24, 2015

It was a dark morning as we sent Banyan walking down the street with a plate of banana muffins to his friend’s house to catch a ride to school. The… Continue Reading Day 82

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine, homeschool4 Comments

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

Day 73

Laura Gilkey on March 15, 2015

I’m writing this on my phone as Benjamin sleeps next to me. For the first time in several days, I’ve taken his temperature before bed. 98.6. Of course–he’s just warm from… Continue Reading Day 73

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ANC, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine4 Comments

Day 42

Laura Gilkey on February 12, 2015

It’s so good to be home. Our first week of Consolidation is drawing to a close. Four consecutive trips over the bridge to All Children’s has been both an adventure… Continue Reading Day 42

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine4 Comments

Day 40

Laura Gilkey on February 10, 2015February 10, 2015

Day 40 of treatment, Day 2 of Consolidation. Another trip over the bridge, another new medicine. One day closer. Benjamin’s chemotherapy cocktail today consisted of a second day of intravenous… Continue Reading Day 40

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, cyclophosphamide, cytarabine2 Comments

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