Well everything has been about the same around here for the past few days. We came up to the clinic today and the PA came in and asked if she wanted to have her biopsy today. If she got arsenic today it would be the 29th day. Alyssa told the PA that it would be fine to do the biopsy. The reason that they wanted to do it today is because they didn't want to have the biopsy done over the weekend. They told us that it will take a week to get the results.
After the biopsy she got her arsenic. We have to come up to the clinic tomorrow to get the 30th dose. If she gets the dose then she doesn't have to come back until next Tuesday. This is working out so nicely because Kirk, Kelsey and Bryan are coming this weekend to finally celebrate Christmas.
They told us that if the biopsy comes back good then they can start her harvesting of bone marrow and get on to the transplant. If it doesn't come back good then they will make the decision to have more arsenic and/or the donor transplant. We are hoping and praying for the harvesting option.
We are quite excited to have a few days off and spend some time with the family. Please keep Alyssa in your prayers that the biopsy will come back favorably. Thanks for all the support.
Dear Alyssa:
ReplyDeleteLisa and I are hoping and praying for you too. I have a feeling you are going to get the right answer.
Always pulling for you:
Mike and Lisa
Dear Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteWe've been wondering how you are doing since you haven't posted anything in a few days. We're always praying for you, but we will pray with extra fervency. Happy Christmas! We love you and are so proud of you.
Love,
Dan, Heather, Carolyn and Jacob
Alyssa,
ReplyDeleteI've been reading your blogs and we're so excited that you're doing so well. It's so exciting to see your neutrophils in the 2500 range.
It's been a few days since you've posted anything, I hope that means you successfully completed your 30th dose of arsenic... and that your family had a good Christmas.
Love
Patrick, Brenda and Zach.
Hey! How was the Christmas celebration and how are you guys doing? Lisa ans I are headed back to check in to East 8 tomorrow and are worried about you all.
ReplyDeleteSincerely, M.M.