Okay, so here is the scoop, Connie was diagnosed on Thursday with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). I will try to summarize what the doctor told us as accurately as I can. I took notes but could not keep up with all the technical and medical information he gave us.
Connie will be staying at Providence Colby Campus Hospital for the next 3 to 5 weeks for Induction Chemo. They will hit her hard, she will probably be bored the first week and then may become a pretty sick after that. They feel they caught her Leukemia in the early stages though which is a very good thing.
The doctor told us she has a 65% chance of going into remission. But any of us that know Connie know that not going into remission is not an option. There are still some additional test results that are still not in and they may give us a better idea of her prognosis.
Once in remission she will be given Consolidation Chemo for the next 4 month with her being in the hospital for 5 to 6 days each month. During this time they will monitor her to see if a bone marrow transplant is needed. But the first step is to get her into remission before we worry about bone marrow transplants.
Blood transfusions will be needed for her along the way. If anyone wants to give blood you can donate in her name at the Puget Sound Blood Center.
Unfortunately Connie is not able to have any flowers in her room as it can carry bacteria, notes and well wishes are more than welcome though.
Love the Blog!!!! What a creat way to keep in touch and stay updated. Connie, you have friends, family, churches and peoople you don't even know rootin' for you. I bet you kick this thing and are out of the hospital in 4 weeks. Should we start the betting now on the date we think you will be out? Instead of a "Baby Pool" make it a "Connie Pool". My bet is 4 weeks from today, give or take a couple of days since I bet you will be out Sept. 5th. . . .LABOR DAY!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove you Connie!!!!
Johnna