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Day 410

Laura Gilkey on February 15, 2016

The boys had the day off from school today. Banyan slept in, while Benjamin woke up before the sun to join his daddy at his Monday breakfast meeting. He loves… Continue Reading Day 410

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethasone, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, lumbar puncture, prednisone, steroids, vincristine2 Comments

Day 299

Laura Gilkey on October 28, 2015October 28, 2015

Benjamin began long term maintenance today. (I notice I have a tendency to isolate this fact, like it needs verification. It is still sinking in.) It was a super early… Continue Reading Day 299

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: 6MP, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal chemotherapy, intrathecal methotrexate, leucovorin, long term maintenance, lumbar puncture, methotrexate toxicity, prednisone, vincristine1 Comment

Day 7

Laura Gilkey on January 8, 2015January 17, 2015

Day 7 of treatment. Contemplating a lot tonight on what a difference a week makes. If all goes well, tonight will be the last night we spend in this room.… Continue Reading Day 7

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, intrathecal chemotherapy, leukemic mouthwash, plateletsLeave a comment

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