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Day 283

Laura Gilkey on October 11, 2015October 11, 2015

“Mucosal desquamation.” That’s the name for what is happening inside Benjamin’s body due to Methotrexate-induced Stevens Johnson Syndrome. His lips, mouth, tongue, throat and belly are all sloughing internally and… Continue Reading Day 283

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, creatinine, methotrexate, mucosal desquamation, nausea, platelets, Stevens Johnson Syndrome2 Comments

Day 282

Laura Gilkey on October 10, 2015October 10, 2015

This roller coaster hasn’t come to a halt just yet. My intentions are being refocused tonight. I cannot grow complacent. It isn’t enough to just wait to be discharged. We… Continue Reading Day 282

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, creatinine, fever, mucositis, nausea, platelets, Stevens Johnson Syndrome3 Comments

Day 278

Laura Gilkey on October 7, 2015October 7, 2015

I couldn’t fall asleep last night. I was reviewing the events of the past ten days, and my anger was mounting. I thought about all of the tests and procedures… Continue Reading Day 278

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, blood transfusion, leucovorin, methotrexate, mucositis, platelets9 Comments

Day 275

Laura Gilkey on October 4, 2015October 4, 2015

I’m not sure how to begin writing this. So many emotions wrapped up into one October Saturday. There have been many hard days, especially the most recent ones, but I… Continue Reading Day 275

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, escalating methotrexate, fever, methotrexate, mucositis, nausea, pain, platelets, rash8 Comments

Day 274

Laura Gilkey on October 2, 2015October 3, 2015

As Benji’s fever rose last night, so did his discomfort. He asked for baths with desperation in his eyes. I wanted to keep him in bed, keep his temperature constant… Continue Reading Day 274

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: acute lymphoblastic leukemia, acute renal injury, antibiotics, creatinine, dilaudid, methotrexate, mucositis, PCA, platelets, rash8 Comments

Day 99

Laura Gilkey on April 10, 2015April 10, 2015

The mood in my car was light and joyful as we headed over the Skyway this morning. Benjamin and I were both excited that his dressing would be removed and… Continue Reading Day 99

Categories: Uncategorized Tags: absolute neutrophil count, acute lymphoblastic leukemia, consolidation, Erwinia, interim maintenance, platelets8 Comments

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