First Check-Up

Ava had her first check up since she was sent home a week ago and it went really well. Her Oncologist is really happy with her progress. He even said that she is the healthiest and happiest AML kid he's ever seen...Ava 1, Cancer 0.

She had 2 procedures done today. The first is a Spinal Tap where they go in, check the spinal fluid for cancer and administer chemo to the area. The second procedure is a Bone Marrow Biopsy. During this procedure they removed some of her bone marrow to determine whether or not she is in remission. If it is determined that she is not in remission, meaning the cancer is still in her bone marrow, then she will need to have a bone marrow transplant in a couple of months.

If they determine that she is in remission then, we will continue with her scheduled round of chemotherapy and we will starting the 2nd round of chemo this Friday.

My fingers are crossed that she does not need the transplant.