Here is a super quick update:
- Ian's liver test counts have come down a bit. His doctor is still unsure if the cause is GVHD or toxicity from the chemotherapy, since the timing of everything lines up perfectly for both. They have postponed his chemo treatment, just in case. If his liver function tests are back to normal or close to normal this Friday, then they will begin round two of chemo then.
- They pulled blood for a new chimerism test last week, and we should have results by the end of the month. These results show cancer markers for leukemia as well as the donor/host percentage in his blood. It's always a little harrowing waiting for this kind of news, so I'm trying not to think about it.
- They dropped the second clinic day so we are back to just Fridays! Huge relief, especially since Asha has just started to get car sick on these longer drives. By the way, if any of you are available to drive Ian to the clinic in San Francisco for one of his chemotherapy appointments so I could stay home with the girls, this would be a huge blessing. The chemo schedule is Friday - Tuesday, once a month, but actual appointment times vary. Next week (if they decide to do it) Monday is still open for healthy volunteers who haven't been knowingly exposed to anyone sick in the past two weeks. Please contact us personally if you are interested in helping out in this way.
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