Not long after we arrived at the Dr. office this morning, Ray had another one of those fainting spells...like the one he had on Christmas Eve morning. This time he really scared about 15 nurses and Drs. At the time, I was waiting for him, while he was in the lab when I heard and saw nurses and Drs. running into the lab. Of course, I took off running too (didn't want to be left behind) and there he was on the floor with a room full of people working to arouse him. After several minutes, they had him on a gurney and had an IV going. Long story--short, he was dehydrated and after about four hours of IV fluids (given in the Dr. office) he's had a rapid and complete recovery. The Dr. called it a "vagal response" and is a result of the body going into a "fight or flight" mode.
Great news on the biopsy: The results show there's no leukemia cells in the marrow. His blood counts for today were all improved since Monday...more good news. He'll have a few more days to continue getting stronger, and then start another round of chemo next Wed. or Thurs.
I asked the Dr. if he is calling this "remission"--to which he answered, he is calling it "preliminary remission." He and the Dr. in Maryland agreed in order to have a "sustained remission" another round of chemo needs to be given. We knew he would most likely have another round (protocol) but were hoping for the possibilty of moving forward with the stem cell transplant.
When in doubt, just take the next small step.
Love you all,
Kim
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God is good! I pray this next round of chemo will go as smoothly and successfully as possible! I am also praying for continued health and strength for Chrissy, as she prepares to give her brother (and his precious family) the gift of life and health!
God Bless,
Michele S.
Tell Raymond to stop giving everyone around him a heart attack just to get their attention!! Glad to hear all is going so well. Prayers always.
Love you guys, Gene and Michele
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