We're nearly getting to be old hats at this business! Kim went back to Primary Children's for round three of her treatment today. We're hoping that her stay will be even shorter this time... (her first stay was 34 days, second was 24...) but with it being flu season, it's hard to say what her doctors will have her do.
As for the Big News... We got the results from Monday's Bone Marrow Test. The doctors could find NO DETECTABLE LEUKEMIA CELLS in her marrow at all! That gives her a through and through zero percent cancer rate, and an OFFICIAL REMISSION!!! Now, she still has to have a few more months/rounds of chemo treatment, or the leukemia would be very likely to come back, but this is exactly where she needed to be at this point in her treatment. I know things have been going so well for her because of her amazing spirit, and the thoughts and prayers from all of you. Thank you so much! Let's keep it up and get her through the rest of this!
This round, Kim is going to have just five days of treatment, in more intense doses than she used to get. So, it's going to be a rough first week, but knowing that it's all Working is really going to help! Her official visitation rules look like they are going to be stricter than they used to be, but not impossible. They're asking that no more than two people be in the room with her at a time, and visits be kept short. And of course, the usual- wash hands, no flowers or laytex balloons etc, and no sick visitors. But of course, emails, letters, texts and anything else to drive away the boredom and keep her spirits up are more than welcome! Thanks everyone!
The Story of our Beloved Kim (May 30, 1991 - March 31, 2011) and Her Battle with AML Leukemia
Hey Kim!
ReplyDeleteWow! No cancer!?! That's GREAT news! Sounds like you had a great time at home too! I'm sad that I can't participate in the Laps of Love run on Saturday because I'll be working at good ol' Aggie Ice Cream - I remember serving you and Melissa there at the beginning of the summer.:) I also work at Logan High, so I'll definitely help to spread the word there! I hope the best for you this week! Keep hanging in there!
Love,
Holly Bingham (22nd ward RS Pres.)
Remission, what a beautiful word!!! I am so happy to hear the great news. Keep up your spirit and the battle! Will be there for the Laps of Love. Also JC, Phoebe and family are here and will be participating. Wish you could be there too to see it.
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Aunt Kris
Dear Kim,
ReplyDeleteBack to the hospital - I hate that you have to be there, however lets face it - half the world now has swine flu so I guess your safer with good old Chemo. OK, so in all seriousness, my family and I keep you in our prayers daily. We are so glad that you are beating the Red Robot. Loved the pictures. Oh, and for those of us who are out of the loop, just who is that Kyle fellow? He has a very nice smile. Kim, I hope one of these days I get to meet you again so you can see who I am. At least you know that your ward members support you.
Love,
Shelly Mock & Family
Hi Kim! This is fabulous news! I've also sent your sister an email about Relay For Life- USU. I was wondering if she'd talked to you about it at all or if you knew of it yourself and wanted to get involved or if you wanted more information. The basic gist is an event that Celebrates survivors of cancer, all and any who consider themselves as such; Remembers those who were lost to cancer; and Fights back by raising funds for cancer research.
ReplyDeletePlease email me at chr_bnntt@yahoo.com if you are interested in being involved in any way.
I am one of your 22nd Ward Members, who prays for the best blessings to go your way.
Love
Cherie Bennett
chr_bnntt@yahoo.com
435-452-2376
No texting.
GO KIM!!!! I have a ton of respect for you and I hope all is going well for you! Good luck with all you do! P.S. Quitting is for losers :)
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