Well, I just heard from our doctor about some pending results. He had informed us yesterday that they were running some more sophisticated tests on the cytogenetics of the leukemia cells to see if the initial results of an "amplification of chromosome 21" were valid. After the more complicated tests and many eyes looking at them, it turns out Logan does NOT have this less favorable marker. This means better prognosis, less intense chemo, and less worry. YEAH!
Also, they took blood last week on day 8 of his chemo to check for MRD. This stands for Minimal Residual Disease, and it tests how well the chemo is working on the cells. The doctor reported good results at 0.001, and this is also good for overall prognosis. The goal of this first month of treatment is to completely rid Logan of the disease. Then he has many other phases of treatment before he enters the Maintenance phase. His overall treatment will be just over 3 years.
So, everyone, please keep up all of the positive thoughts, prayers, well wishes, and anything else you are doing to send healing our way. We appreciate it, and I think it is working.
This was wonderful to read! Yeah Logan!!!
ReplyDeleteJennifer, I just found out we can comment. YEA!! Yea!! Yea!! You guys needed some good news.
ReplyDeleteGreat news! Glad to hear it. He's a strong little man.
ReplyDeleteWhat great news! Will keep you in my thoughts/prayers.
ReplyDeleteYea! Good news on the marker. Hopefully as his therapy begins to take effect you will see more of the happy little guy (buddha belly and all!)
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