Good News for a Change

Written by Daddy

ViviAnne’s clinic visit today was very optimistic looking forward.  All her counts are up including her platelets and hemoglobin.  Her ANC (which controls her body’s ability to fight of infection) has creeped up to around 1050.  For reference, 1000 is homebound and 500 is locked down; New Years Day ANC was 16.  She is scheduled to have another spinal tap Friday which kicks off the maintenance phase of her treatment.

Maintenance chemotherapy - Chemotherapy given in lower doses to assist in prolonging a remission.  This will last 18 months but will typically be monthly visits as opposed to the weekly (2-3 times a week) that we have been currently undergoing.

In February, she will be able to start going to some normal kids functions like mother’s day out, Sunday school, and the YMCA (“Fun” as she used to call it.)

We know that we are nowhere near being out of the woods and that relapse is always looming over us.  But for today the news is good and we take celebration in a small victory.  Thank you again for all of your considerations and support for our families. Your prayers are working please keep them up.