The treatment plan for Myles has changed (again). Now the doctors are hopeful they can eradicate the tumors in only four weeks. The type of medicine to be used has also changed some. They have eliminated the harshest stuff and have opted instead for a different mix. What that means is that this week, as Myles goes for Round Two this morning, he will not be inpatient and he is not expected to experience the most taxing effects of the harsher chemo meds.
As of now, the plan is after all the chemo is out of his body (anticipated to be 2-4 weeks after the four-week regimen), they will go on to Duke for the next bone marrow transplant. The Army will give Justin a 30-day leave since he is the donor.
Myles has been feeling good this past week, playing and enjoying the break from the hospital scene. Angie has an pretty bad cough (possibly bronchitis), and so Myles will receive some antibiotics in the hope that they can keep him from getting it, since his immune system is already declining now from the chemo.
As of 2:30pm today: Talked to Angie and they were just leaving the hospital. Most of the chemo was given today, but one of the medicines they have to administer at a much slower rate because last week Myles had some reaction to it. So they will do that one tomorrow and will take about 7 hours to drip in. Angie says he seems to be doing fine today, even after today's dose.
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Linda, Thanks so much for the update. I look for one every day. I am happy Myles is having a good week. He continues to be in my prayers. A. Marge
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