Cycle 2 Begins

Erika got the okay to begin cycle 2 today. This will repeat every 3 weeks until she reaches 10 cycles. Each cycle consist of 6 different types of chemo orally and through IV.

She is thrilled to start cycle 2

Consolidation 2 Cycle 2

Cycle 2 is scheduled tomorrow all day at LDS Hospital. Erika's blood work showed great success regarding  regeneration of cells. Yet, there is something new that may delay Cycle 2 tomorrow, her triglyceride. Her blood shows high level of triglycerides even though she has been on a clean diet, better than she's ever consumed in the past. Doctors believe it is related to the specific chemo, Peg-Asparaginase, which is the primary chemo of this phase that may have affected her liver and pancreas function. We will find out later this afternoon whether she begins tomorrow or not.

Back Home

Erika was well enough to go back home last week. She is still swollen but she is no longer in severe pain. Cycle 2 of Consolidation 2 (there are 10 total cycles) begins this Friday if her counts are up. She will have more blood work done tomorrow. This will be done as an out-patient.