We got a call this evening from the hospital. It turns out Emily rebounded her blood levels so fast that we are going to start Phase 3 tomorrow. Her NP noted she was "surprised" that Emily was ready to start Phase 3 this week. She will be going into the hospital on June 11th for the 3 to 4 day stay I've been talking about, it's now scheduled. June 11th is her last day of school, but luckily the end of year party is this Friday. Her ANC level is 1500 so she can definitely attend. Since she is going in Wednesday she should be back home on June 15th, fathers day and Tracy's Birthday. We are hoping that happens.
Phase 3 starts tomorrow with her starting to take her "6MP" pill daily, that's it. We will still be going into the clinic 3 times a week, for labs and exams, but the medication is less during the 9 week period, except for the 4 hospital stays. For the hospital stays, she will be put under, and given high dose methotrexate, intrathecally (in her spine) and intravenously. She has had these many times already but not high dose. Methotrexte is used in Chemotherapy and in patients with Rheumatoid Arthritis. It stops cellular growth. After these hi doses she will be admitted to the hospital for 3 to 4 days, being hydrated via her IV port.
CT results tomorrow.
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It is really nice to see that Emily is responding well to the treatments so far and able to enjoy a swim on hot days. Best wishes through Phase 3! Prayers and good thoughts to Emily and the rest of the family.
--Linda Sorauf
Wow!!! You are one tough cookie!
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