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Day 119

Laura Gilkey on April 30, 2015April 30, 2015

We are STILL waiting. I am thankful that we are all learning the lessons we need to learn along this journey. Apparently, the Universe feels the need to pound them… Continue Reading Day 119

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, consolidation, homeschool, minimal residual disease5 Comments

Day 118

Laura Gilkey on April 29, 2015April 29, 2015

And still, we wait. I thought I was handling things so beautifully today. Just another day. Just another step. I cleaned and cleaned this morning, putting my energy elsewhere. But… Continue Reading Day 118

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, minimal residual disease9 Comments

Day 117

Laura Gilkey on April 28, 2015

Spirits were high this morning. All of us had big days ahead, and we collectively seemed to rise to the occasion. Banyan took a great attitude and some banana muffins down… Continue Reading Day 117

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, bone marrow aspirate, minimal residual disease16 Comments

Day 102

Laura Gilkey on April 13, 2015April 14, 2015

I woke up before my alarm this morning. When Benji sleepily walked down the hall next, he asked, “Do I have to get shots today Mama?” I answered yes, directly.… Continue Reading Day 102

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, ALT, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, liver function, minimal residual disease, vincristine3 Comments

Day 91

Laura Gilkey on April 2, 2015April 2, 2015

I woke before the sun to walk the Ringling Bridge this morning. When I got home, Benjamin was staring through the window of the front door. He didn’t look happy.… Continue Reading Day 91

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count (ANC), acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, cytarabine, minimal residual disease4 Comments

Day 33

Laura Gilkey on February 3, 2015February 3, 2015

Tom Petty said it best. The waiting is the hardest part. After two rescheduled phone meetings tonight, we learned that our oncology team is still awaiting the results of Friday’s bone marrow aspirate. We… Continue Reading Day 33

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, dexamethason, minimal residual disease, MRD, nutrition9 Comments

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