Andrew was diagnosed with Erythroid (M6) Acute Myeloid Leukemia on November 4th, 2010 when he was almost 5 months old. Andrew is currently in remission from his cancer, after finishing his 5 rounds of chemotherapy. He is a healthy, happy toddler.

Friday, December 17, 2010

He is in Remission!

We just got word today--the blasts they saw yesterday were normal lymphocytic and myeloid blasts in the marrow--they didn't find any cancer cells! We are absolutely thrilled. As far as we are aware, it isn't common for AML patients to achieve complete remission after the first round. For AML, they set a normal "remission" threshold for 5% and call that good enough. This is truly a miracle.

We're still at home and aren't going to be admitted until his counts are higher (his ANC is only 300 as of Thursday), and it's very possible we'll be admitted next week. It's actually quite probable we'll be admitted on Christmas Eve, but man, I couldn't care less. This is the most awesome Christmas EVER!

We are so grateful for all of your prayers. We know we wouldn't be here without you!!! We have so much to be thankful for. I must admit that I've been a bit of an inconsolable grump lately about everything. I've found it hard to be rock-solid in my attitude, but I've been working on it with a lot of help from friends, family, and most especially Heavenly Father. I know we're still not done--4 rounds to go--but it'll be much easier knowing that he's fighting his cancer really well.

9 comments:

  1. That is wonderful news!!! We continue to have you in our prayers - prayers of gratitude.
    Merry Christmas!!!

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  2. We are so grateful to Heavenly Father for His love and comfort through both the downs and the ups (and there may be more of those). We love you three so very much!!

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  3. So happy for you guys. I was reading your blog to Kevin, and it's funny the thing that hit me was when you said he was cranky because he was cutting teeth. I forget as your talking about bone marrow, and tests and what not that the poor kid has to go through the baby stuff too. Your attitude has been a strength to me. I wish you would tell us what we could do for you. you guys are always in our thoughts and prayers.

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  4. This message brings much relief and joy at Christmastime! We know that
    you have been through a lot in the last few months, and I am so grateful for the glimpses Heavenly Father gives us of His love when we are going through such trials. Then we just have to remember!

    Much love,
    Anita

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  5. We all share your joy!!! Thanks for keeping us posted. What an adorable picture of Stew and Andrew. We love you guys. From your Primary days Lisa, you have been a strong spirit. May you enjoy continued strength and peace.

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  6. Good! I'm so glad that his little body is fighting!

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  7. YAY! We are so very happy for you guys. Congrats! Good luck with Round #2.

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  8. Congratulations! I am so happy for you. Merry Christmas!

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  9. Yippee! We are so happy for your good news! Couldn't ask for a better Christmas, eh? Thanks for recently sharing the links to two of my favorite conference talks. Your family has really been a strength to us. We will stay in touch!

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