Round #4

We are so excited to type this post - we are at the hospital for our last treatment...EVER!!! This round began last week (nov 10th). She was admitted for chemo and came home on the 12th. They adjusted her meds this round due to some unwanted side effects - as a result, much less nausea! We came home Nov 12th and she has been feeling pretty good - we had to go back one day for fluids and her blood counts were going down but they have come back up since then. Some of you have asked about her chemo meds - Kira's cocktail is a mixture of vincristine, doxorubicin, bleomyacin, etoposide & cyclophosphamide. Today we came to the hospital for an outpatient chemo treatment. We are almost finished & ready to go home...she is so happy...but very tired. She cant wait to get back to "normal" ...whatever that is for a teenager. She really misses her friends! After this we come back November 28th for scans...then a follow up with the doc Nov 29th. As long as there is an 80% reduction there will be no radiation required. Kelsey has recovered from her concussion just fine - she had basketball try outs at Eastlake this week and made the JV team - congrats Kelsey - we are so proud of you! There is no way for us to say thank you enough for all the help everyone continues to provide - the meals, carpools, horse help, care packages, flowers, cleaning - such amazing family & friends that we have - we feel so blessed! We will update you after our scans on the 28th - thank you for your prayers! We have learned so much over the past several months - most importantly...slow down & love those closest to you. We wish you all a healthy, happy and fun-filled Thanksgiving!!!!