I spent the entire day yesterday waiting for results from Thursday's bone marrow biopsy. I did see my oncologist briefly yesterday afteroon at which point all she could tell me was that the results were inconclusive until a "count" of the circulating blast cells had been done. As of about 1:30 yesterday afternoon, she anticipated that taking a couple of hours.
Well, around 2:00 this afternoon, I got the results. There are still 20% ciruclating blasts in my marrow. That percentage needs to be less that 5% to be considered in remission and to move to the consolodation phase of chemotherapy. So . . . we start all over with induction chemo.
First, I have to have a heart function xray to determine whether or not the first round of induction chemo did any heart damage. If it did, a different treatment regime will be used. If not, we will repeat the 24/7 of the ARA-C with Idirubicin included during the first three days.
Regardless, it means at least another three weeks in the hospital and the potential for lots more transfusions than I've needed thus far.
While this wasn't the news I had hoped for, it is what it is. So, we go again and this time, I'm not playing around!
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Debbye
I am impatiently awaiting for the Treasurer's office to finish on some revenue budget stuff before we can official close our budget and I can get the cash available for the commissioner for tomorrows meeting so I thought I would check on you. Not the news you wanted but still the right attitude. Keep it up. We are with you in thought and prayer
Mary Grace
Debbye,
That count was disappointing - somewhat akin to some election results. You just needed a practice round. I know you'll kick butt this time around. Give 'em he!!
Debbye
This is just the first step in the recipe for making lemonade.
I just wanted to let you know that your staff is doing a great job! I knew they would rise to the occasion.
Your job is to take care of the most important thing--YOU!!!
We are all pulling for you in the commissioners' office.
Did you by chance get a copy of the County Line? If so, what did you like of dislike about it?
Hang in there and I will blog you later.
Ole Coyote
Debbye, No, it wasn't the result we ALL wanted, but you will get there. I am inspired by your attitude - as always - and continue to keep you close in my thoughts and prayers. And, mind the advice from ole coyote and take care of YOU!
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