Yesterday Carla endured another bone marrow biopsy to check the effectiveness of the latest treatment. Today we had the consultation with the leukemia doctors to discuss some of the results. They concluded the Vidaza treatment is not yielding the desired response. We discussed other treatment plans for the situation. The new treatment (different type of chemo) will place Carla in the hospital for at least 5 days. This could be as early as MONDAY. After the five days she can come home, and then wait for a period of time to see if this zaps the leukemia, and potentially lead to another bone marrow transplant. There is no one road that we are on, and plans can change.
She will have the PICC line in her arm replaced with the same central line she had for her treatment last year. Carla is soooo happy to get that thing out of her arm, but would rather not have any line at all.
We are saddened by the news, but optimistic that one of these bullets will do the trick. Your hope, prayers, thoughts, mojo are always welcome. You are welcome to correspond any way you like.
With our love,
The Hennessy’s
5 comments:
Well dammit! I know how much Carla loved the central line... NOT! I'm so sorry that this last treatment was a bust, but am sure it's just a matter of time (and a little trial and error) when the dr's find the one that works. We love you all, and you are in my thoughts and prayers daily! xoxo
Hope that they will find the right treatment soon. You will remain in my prayers and thoughts.
Lots of love and prayers coming your way, sorry to hear that treatment isn't going as hoped and here's to praying that the new treatment is just what she needs. Love you carla!!!
Lots of MOJO coming from here as well as a boatload of praying for all of you. Good to see you for a sec at school today.
Love you!!!
Ronda
We're thinking about you and wishing you the very best.
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