Holding Steady

Holding Steady

I Heart Bacon We had favorable appointment to round out the week.  Reya’s counts are holding steady.  We didn’t have to receive GCSF and one of her immunosuppressant medications was dialed back.  Hopefully it will allow us to see what her body can do with...

Musculoskeletal Madness

Jalen came off the bus looking like he had dislocated his shoulder.  He said he was not in pain, but said that something happened when he reached down for his scissors while sitting at his desk at school.  These are the type of issues that always happen after 4pm on a...
Adjustments

Adjustments

Mireya’s tacrilimus level is still elevated.  Testing this level allows us to determine how the medication is being absorbed in her body and if it remains below the toxic level.  There are several signs of Tacrolimus toxicity, the most urgent is kidney damage. ...
Consumed

Consumed

It’s been a weekend filled with sadness. Cancer has taken the lives of two very special people.  There are no words for the heartache and grief we feel.  We’re grateful to have known a vibrant, warm and loving woman & mother who fought cancer with her...