Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Let the good times roll...

So even more good news has arrived: 


  • Tuesday, Katelyn's doctor called to tell how her last spinal tap procedure and bone marrow aspiration went ( which she goes in for every other week) 
  • {Some background}: Katelyn's first spinal tap occurred 2 weeks ago to check and see if she had any leukemia in her spinal fluid and the results were good - no leukemia found. 3 weeks ago she had her first bone marrow aspiration( test bone marrow for red blood cells ) which was not good and which led to her diagnosis since her body was not creating its own red blood cells found in her bone marrow. 
  • Last week, Katelyn had a second spinal tap and this Monday had her third bone marrow aspiration and Tuesday we heard some WONDERFUL news: 
          • Katelyn's spine continues to be free of leukemia cells
          • Katelyn is bone marrow 3 weeks ago had 40% leukemia cells & now there is only 2% leukemia cells!! 
          • and ... her bone marrow is now creating their own baby red blood cells!!! 


* We are so grateful for all our family and friends continued support and prayers, we appreciate and love  you all:) *               

2 comments:

  1. Wheeeew-heeeew! Big SHAKA from your fans in the West!

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  2. YEAYYYYYYYYYY!!! That news makes my week! Happy cheers from the crowd at the Hamilton hut. You really are kicking patootie!

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