I'm at Ellis today for labs and red cell transfusion. Counts today are:
WBC - 34.1
Hgb - 8.5
Hct - 24.9
Platelets - 40
Blasts - 81%
Abs Blasts - 28
Neuts - 3%
Abs Neuts - 1.02
I'll also be getting vancomycin today because it appears that my central line is infected. It's been very painful the past 24 hours to the point that I've taken dilautid. They almost decided to pull it today, but I just spoke to the doctor and they're going to let Barnes handle it. I am really upset about the idea of losing my central line. Having a new one placed means surgery and several days of pain, plus, I have built up enough scar tissue that I'm not sure if they can place a new one in my chest and the other alternate sites are less than ideal. I have an appointment with my doctor at Barnes tomorrow morning and may be admitted afterwards. Please pray that the Lord will protect me from infection (it will take a few days to get the cultures back to see what exactly is going on), that I will not react to the Vanc as is typical for me, and that my doctor will be open to a second transplant.
Thank you to everyone for your encouragement. Also, thanks to those who have given us contact information for other doctors/hospitals. I really want to pursue a second transplant and we're making calls today to see if other hospitals will be willing to work with me if my doctor still says no tomorrow. I know God holds the heart of the king and controls it as He wills.
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About Me
- Brandon Wilhoite
- Amy was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia subtype M4 on July 2, 2006. For your convenience, Brandon & Gary can be contacted via email through amysblog@mac.com.
Timeline
- August 2007 - Clofarabine & Cytarabine with possible second transplant
- August 2007 - Intrathecal Methotrexate
- June - July 2007 - FLAG w/ mylotarg
- April 2007 - AML M4 MLL-ELL Diagnosis
- March - June 2007: Experimental DLIs
- March - June 2007: Decitabine 5/28
- November 2006 - Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant (brother)
- September 2006 - Salvage Regimen - MEC
- July 2006 - Reinduction - Cytarabine & Daunarubicin 5/2
- July 2006 - Induction - Cytarabine & Daunarubicin 7/3
- July 2, 2006 - AML M4 Diagnosis
But we have this treasure in jars of clay, to show that the surpassing power belongs to God and not to us. We are afflicted in every way, but not crushed; perplexed, but not driven to despair; persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed; always carrying in the body the death of Jesus, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our bodies. For we who live are always being given over to death for Jesus' sake, so that the life of Jesus may also be manifested in our mortal flesh. So death is at work in us, but life in you. Since we have the same spirit of faith according to what has been written, 'I believed, and so I spoke,' we also believe, and so we also speak, knowing that he who raised the Lord Jesus will raise us also with Jesus and bring us with you into his presence. For it is all for your sake, so that as grace extends to more and more people it may increase thanksgiving, to the glory of God. So we do not lose heart. Though our outer nature is wasting away, our inner nature is being renewed day by day. For this slight momentary affliction is preparing for us an eternal weight of glory beyond all comparison, as we look not to the things that are seen but to the things that are unseen. For the things that are seen are transient, but the things that are unseen are eternal. - 2 Corinthians 4:5-18
16 comments:
Amy,
We love you guys and you are in our thoughts and prayers.
xo Sue, Jeff, Hannah & Moon
Dear Amy,
You are in my prayers. May the Lord strengthen you in the days ahead. I am so sorry you are going through this.
Cristina
Hugs and love! Praying as always. May the Lord give you clear direction as to what to pursue next. Love you!
~ Amber
Amy,
We're praying for you, for your health and the option of a transplant, but mostly for your soul! Hold fast to the promises of God! We will pray that God moves in the heart of your doctors, and that you soon will hear some encouraging news. You are STILL fighting well, and I believe Christ is honored by you as you fight for your health, and for your faith. Thank you so much for your faithfulness!
Love,
Keith & Carrie
I am praying.
Thank you for the update, Amy. I am praying for grace, strength, and wisdom for you.
I won't stop praying, Amy.
Amy, I'm praying for you. Know that there is a God and He is stronger than any diagnosis. I'm praying for wisdom for you and that God will show you a clear path to take.
God Bless you.
Our prayers are with you as you seek wisdom and want to do what is best. I will be praying that your doctor will be open to another transplant.
Kim
I'm praying for you Amy! Don't give up hope through all of this! The first day you found you had this I'm sure being cured seemed more real than it does today. I'm praying you can keep that faith. It doesn't matter how sick you are to be healed. It's no difference!
I'm praying everybody!!
Sending love!
Amy, your strength is inspiring, I can tell it comes straight from the Lord! I am praying for you!!!
In Christ, Angela
Prayers just said for you and your family, and I will add you to my prayer journal.
Let the morning bring me word of your unfailing love, for I have put my trust in you. Show me the way I should go, for to you I lift up my soul.
Psalm 143:8
Still thinking of you & your family & praying for you all.
Dot - N. Ireland
We are praying for y'all. May God bless you abundantly.
God's Grace.
I was just scrolling through some of your past posts and saw the picture you posted of you and your family. You have a beautiful family and I can just tell you are extremely well loved:)
I just stormed the heavens for you all:)
Amy,
We are still praying. I remember a year ago, you did not want to be just a name on a prayer list. Isn't God good. I am so encouraged by the prayers of others throughout the world on your behalf. The body of Christ is united and God has used you in a wonderful way. We will not give up on behalf of you and your family.
Blessings,
Teresa
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