Christmas Day- Dec,25,2010
Posted Dec 25, 2010 2:36pm
The biopsy results came back and my mom was diagnosed with AML
sub-type 4 called -Myelomonocytic Leukemia. (the proportion of
immature monosites (pro monosites) AND monosites to all blood cells
with nuclei is grater than 20%. Approx 20% of adult AML patients
are diagnosed with this type. Their prognosis is similar to the
average prognosis for all AML cases. (we are researching what the
"average" prognosis means). The prognosis will depend on how well
she receives the first round of treatment. We will keep everyone
informed.
My mom is on dose 3 of 7 of her Chemo. Last night and today she had to receive additional blood platelets because they are low. Her platelets were 16,000. Normal range is between 150,000 - 450,000k. But the platelets count is expected with leukemia. Last evening was the first night she had a rough time with her treatments. She is experiencing quite a bit of nausea. They are giving her meds for the nausea to make things a bit more manageable. However, the good news is that she is stable.
Today we are here at the hospital to spend Christmas with her. Definitely quite different experience than our usual Christmas traditions. But the family is together and we are just happy to be able to spend this holiday by her side.
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Take time to love those close to your heart.
Merry Christmas
Love,the Cheslick's
My mom is on dose 3 of 7 of her Chemo. Last night and today she had to receive additional blood platelets because they are low. Her platelets were 16,000. Normal range is between 150,000 - 450,000k. But the platelets count is expected with leukemia. Last evening was the first night she had a rough time with her treatments. She is experiencing quite a bit of nausea. They are giving her meds for the nausea to make things a bit more manageable. However, the good news is that she is stable.
Today we are here at the hospital to spend Christmas with her. Definitely quite different experience than our usual Christmas traditions. But the family is together and we are just happy to be able to spend this holiday by her side.
We wish you all a safe and happy holiday. Take time to love those close to your heart.
Merry Christmas
Love,the Cheslick's
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