Meds and more meds.

Last Thursday Carol resumed her Vidaza treatment after having to be admitted to the hospital twice in the last two weeks due to constant fevers. The first time she was admitted to SMH, and the second time to Moffitt.
She is now on the second cycle of Vidaza and it’s given at her local oncologist clinic in Sarasota for a total of 7 days. There are two more days left for this cycle. (today and tomorrow Friday)
3 weeks after the Vidaza cycle is completed a bone morrow biopsy will be done to monitor the blast cells. The objective of this drug is to put her Leukemia blasts into remission so the lymphocytes from the donor can be transfused to Carol, giving the original donor cells a much needed boost. Dr. Tomblyn said that additional Vidaza cycles can be given to Carol to accomplish this goal.
The weeks to come are again a waiting game until the next biopsy which will determine what the next steps will be. While at home, she continues with her 4 daily IV antibiotics along with her other meds.

The fun part.
Over the weekend Carol’s sister Susan visited and what a fantastic help she was (as always) not only for Carol's spirit, but also for the body and mind.
Susan took great care of Carol and then she found the time (twice) to cook the most delicious dinners, not just for Carol. She also managed to make some special meals for Daniel and me. We really enjoyed and appreciate it.
Also over the weekend, Carol’s Brother Mike, who was sailing from Burnt Store Marina to Venice, stopped by for a visit.
In the meantime, we are looking forward to Natalie and Al’s visit from Philly next week and Susan returning on March 3rd to be with Carol while I work away from home for a few days.
Will update more soon.
Thank you.
Jaime