Benjamin’s bone marrow aspirate results are in. His marrow is 56% infected with Pre-B Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. Of course this isn’t good news, but it is a bit of… Continue Reading Day 627
Tag: lumbar puncture
Day 607
We got home last night this morning at 3am. Benjamin went through the highly invasive emergency room protocol: port access, peripheral poking and blood draw, insanely sticky nodes on his… Continue Reading Day 607
Day 606
Benjamin’s fever remained low grade throughout the night. He slept well, but he was super tired this morning. So was Banyan. I think Banyan has successfully fought this virus, and was… Continue Reading Day 606
Day 551
Today, Benji began the fourth of eleven total 84-day cycles during this long term maintenance phase of treatment. It has been a very long day, for Benjamin especially. I am so… Continue Reading Day 551
Day 550
Today, July 4th, we rested, relaxed, feasted with family, enjoyed the water, and shot a few fireworks in the street as night fell. Tomorrow, July 5th, we return to All… Continue Reading Day 550
Day 468
For the first time since long term maintenance began, Benjamin went to school on the day following a lumbar puncture. I had a feeling he would. He woke up easily and calmly… Continue Reading Day 468