Mid-week update...

Hi all, sorry for the wait!

Monday Carol had her second transfusion since February 27th. She received two units of blood to help raise her red cell count. In the afternoon she went for a 3 mile walk to give her new blood a spin.

Tuesday was not very eventful but a good day overall. We went out for a 4 mile walk and got some fresh air and a lively breeze!

In the last post it was discussed that a drug called Vidaza would be used to help bring her condition into a remission. After today's Dr. appointments, we have agreeing advice from Dr.'s Lancet, Chu and Lieber that Carol should instead consider a chemotherapy at the soonest possible time which will be a more aggressive treatment. Dr. Lieber has been giving the best recommendations for supplements and nutrients to keep her organs safe from and combat the side effects of chemotherapy. He also continues to give his most caring support.

The treatment process under a regimen named "CLAG," which comes from the names of the drugs used in the protocol, will begin next week on Tuesday (pending appointment confirmation). It will last 6 days and be followed by approximately 3 weeks of recovery time until Carol is able to come home from the Moffitt Cancer Center where her recovery from the treatment will be closely monitored.

For those of you waiting on details about blood donations, we do now have forms for anyone who is type B+ to make a direct donation. I plan to have full details for all donation scenarios one or two blog posts from today's. Thank you for your patience.

Carol is, of course, continuing her strictly organic diet as well as juicing and vitamin supplements to help her stay super healthy while she waits for treatment.

Thank you all again for your care and support in all forms. We can not say how much every single act is appreciated and what a big smile it puts on my mom's face. If you are unsure of anything you want to ask you may contact me directly at DanielJGray1@Gmail.com

-Daniel