Month: March 2016

We're at day 26 and Scott is feeling much better. It took longer than we expected for him to rebound from consolidation - and low counts and need for transfusions concerned us. Dr. L reminded us, yet again, that we don't need to stress out and the quick recovery from reinduction was definitely not typical,… Continue reading Silver Fox

Scott is now home and fever free. Shakey and still neutropenic, but back in the comforts of home to continue recovering from consolidation. It was lovely to walk to and from OT to visit Scott over the last while but we missed the familiarity of the Juravinski nursing squad. We were relieved to learn that… Continue reading Transplant booked!

Just when we were thinking consolidation round 1 was going to pass without giving him any serious trouble..... Scott was admitted yesterday morning because his temperature was above 38 degrees (a fever) and that's a sign of an infection that needs attention. Doctors kept reminding us that about half of all patients get a fever… Continue reading Checking out the new neighbours

As I shared earlier, Dr. L. confirmed that a transplant would occur in the near future, and that given the results from Jeff that it will likely happen in April.  An exact date hasn't been nailed down yet as it will depend on bed availability. I'll be honest, I didn't realize until recently during a… Continue reading Looking good after consolidation round 1