Thursday, April 22, 2010

Hello from room 22


Sorry we haven't updated sooner! Our results from our last LP came back and we are down to 17% Yeah! We had another LP today and I hope to find the spinal fluid clear of cancer. I will get the results in a few hours. But we have also had some excellent news...the results from the bone marrow biopsy came back and we are low risk!!! Critter has what they call an inverted chromosome 16. This occurs in about 10 - 15% of people and is even rarer in children. The doctor says this is an oncologists dream. This chromosome apparently responds really well to chemo and has a great cure rate! So as long as he responds well to treatment we will not have to have a bone marrow transplant! We are so excited. We feel very strongly that we got these results because of the prayers and fasts of all of our friends and family. Words don't express how thankful we are for everyone.
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13 comments:

  1. Michelle JensenApril 22, 2010 at 1:34 PM

    That is great news. It looks like he is loving all his toys laid out there all around him. I was wondering if he got out of the crib very often. You never know but that is good that he gets to stretch out on the floor for a little playing.

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  2. katieApril 22, 2010 at 1:48 PM

    Yeah! We're glad to hear the great news! Keep up the good fighting, Critter!
    -The Atkinsons

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  3. Mark and HeatherApril 22, 2010 at 2:45 PM

    Hooray! When is the hair shaving ceremony?

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  4. Jeremy and HeidiApril 22, 2010 at 5:16 PM

    That is wonderful news to go along with such a happy looking picture! We pray and think about your family every day!
    --Jeremy and Heidi Lloyd

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  5. spidermanfightscancer.comApril 22, 2010 at 5:39 PM

    I am so happy for you guys! Critter is looking great. No transplant would be so wonderful, our prayers continue to be with you :)

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  6. natebroApril 22, 2010 at 7:11 PM

    This is such wonderful news! I have been reading this blog devotedly everyday and we have been praying for you! Thanks for all of the updates. Thinking of you guys! Wish we were closer so we could help out in some way! If there is ever anything we can do, please ask.

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  7. Jen LeeApril 22, 2010 at 8:14 PM

    What great news! Thanks for the update and know that you are all in our prayers. It was fun to see Luke out with the kids this afternoon!

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  8. Arie Van De GraaffApril 22, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    What great news about the bone marrow. You've been due for some good news. We are so happy for Critter and the rest of your family.

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  9. Jeremy and HeidiApril 23, 2010 at 5:27 AM

    Great News, we are so happy!

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  10. MelynApril 23, 2010 at 8:57 AM

    That is wonderful news!!

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  11. LucyApril 23, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    How fabulous! He is such a cutie pa-tootie! Your family is in our prayers, too. I want to add my name to your list of helpers. Remember we love you!!

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  12. Kristen's momApril 23, 2010 at 9:51 PM

    Room 4422? That means the blinds are broken. Or maybe fixed by now. D pod is our favorite, close to the shower, bathroom and fridge. Sending prayers your way and hoping things go well for the cute critter.

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  13. Grandma PrincessApril 23, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    Wishing you all a good weekend!
    We send our love from Logan.
    Pam D.

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