This afternoon we were told that the results of her PCR test came back negative in all areas.
Let me explain what that news means.
Bottom line it means that her cells are substantially cancer free. In remission. The chemo has worked and she is almost ready for the marrow/stem cell transplant.
This test is done by taking a blood sample. It will detect one leukemic cell among 500,000 to 1,000,000 non leukemic cells. It is very accurate. The Dr. said this was the best news we could hope for.
This is very good news today.
I have prayed that God would spare her from going through all 8 regiments of the chemo. This puts her closer to the transplant.
They have started the donor search now so the process is under way.
When they find the donor the calendar will be set and she will have to go through what is called "conditioning" to get ready to receive the outside marrow. When this happens her immune system will be completely wiped out. When that happens it is called "Day Zero". This is too much to post you on now. The good news is we are nearly ready to start!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! This will not happen fast. It will take time to coordinate all that has to happen.
She is much better now. I think she will start to recover fast from the chemo.
Natalie is with her tonite.
More later.
We are so excited.
Sam
I edited this post after getting more info from the doctor in case you read it and noticed some changes. I believe it is all accurate now.
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Great news! Hopefully the worst is behind you now. A few challenging days will lay ahead, but I would say that you are over the hump by a long shot. Rest when you can and let Jehovah Rapha continue the work HE has begun. Know that you are being lifted up in prayers across many areas, churches, families and individuals.
ReplyDeleteJust take the next step in front of you and leave the rest in the capable hands of our Lord.
love,
Lon & Deborah
PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD! PRAISE GOD!!!
ReplyDeleteWe rejoice with you today at this news!
xoxoxoxo,
James and Kristi
Oh what absolutely awesome news! I am so incredibly happy for all of you. This news has definitely made my evening just great!
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Annie
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Praise the Lord! Great is His faithfulness!!! So excited for your family and the good news.
ReplyDeleteI haven't written much but be assured that Debbie & I follow your postings regularly. Glad to hear the good news and look forward to much more. You guys are in our prayers and are on the prayer list of Lineville Baptist Church. May God continue to bless you and your family and may He continue to use you to be an inspiration to others. "Praise God from whom all blessings flow!"
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