We received the results from the DNA test which showed that approx 94% of Matthews cells are his new ones. This is pretty awesome news. 95% is about as good as you can get. So the engraftment seems to be right on track. Of course close monitoring and tests for the next several weeks but we should still be able to go to Uncle Mikey and Aunt Jen's home tomorrow.
We are electing to put the feeding tube back in tonight to make the oral medications easier. He is having a very difficult time taking them. He has 13 different doses per day of the various meds. It became pretty clear that there is no way we can expect him to take these orally. We have tried the plugging of the nose, the jamming of the syringe down his throat, the small amount in the cheek, pretty much everything. he either spits it back at you or he throws it up a few minutes later.
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What is AML?
An aggressive (fast-growing) disease in which too many myeloblasts (immature white blood cells that are not lymphoblasts) are found in the bone marrow and blood. Also called acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloid leukemia, acute nonlymphocytic leukemia, and ANLL.
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Wow, such amazing news. My prayers continue for Matthew.
94% - So good to hear! Enjoy your weekend out in the world; you all have our continued prayers, love, hugs, etc!
Peg and Michael
94 is the new 95.
I am coninually amazed at what doctors can do and how our bodies are awesome. Have fun-Yay!
Amy/Dana
God Bless Him, and all of you. Can't blame him for not wanting to take all that medicine! Yuck!
Hope your weekend is wonderful and Matthew is able to get out for a bit! Prayers will continue....
~Natalie
Wow!!!!!!!! That is terrific news! I'm glad they were able to help wiht Matthew's medicines as well. Have fun and Uncle Mike's and Aunt Jen's house. I'm sure you guys are all ready to bust out of the hospital. Give Nicole and the kiddo's a hug for me. I miss you guys.
Way to go Matthew!!! What a trooper. We understand the importance of getting those meds down. You do what you have to, to keep the little guy on course. Congratulations on the great numbers! Awesome is right! Linda & John
Love to hear good news!!!
How is Matthew?
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