Today Dr. Lepic shared that preliminary cytogenetic testing has given a negative result for Scott being a “high risk” AML patient. There is a scale of low-intermediate-high risk, which determines how likely a patient will achieve complete remission, and determines how treatment plans continue after this induction phase.
This news is very encouraging. Dr. Lepic said that few people are “low risk”, and most fall into the “intermediate” category. There are still additional results coming, but at this point he is not “high risk”. (Insert big smiley face here).
In other news, Scott has temporarily lost his cushy private room, as its one of few negative pressure rooms in the ward and it’s needed for a patient that requires isolation. It’s a bummer, but the nurses are working hard to get him back into another private room ASAP. Having his own space where everyone can come and go as they please has been huge for Scott this week, and I think the staff reocognize that. In the meantime he can be found in room 29. Hopefully tomorrow I’ll have an update when he’s back in a single!
But definitely thankful for the good news today.
RED LIPSTICK 
We are with you in spirit Scott and Hailey throughout this time in your life. Take it a day at a time. We love all the good news you posted recently. Keep your sense of humour and stay strong. You are in our thoughts.
Hugs,
Lil L and Big D
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