Good News - The last day of the first round of chemotherapy is today. Michalla is feeling slightly better, and she was even able to eat a bowl of Frosted Flakes each of the last two days. (She’s Grrrrrrreat!!!)
Even Better News – Michalla does not carry a gene (FLT3) that would have put her in a high risk category and additionally Michalla has a very rare chromosome mutation that puts her in the lowest risk category. Her doctor said that this combination of occurrences is extremely rare and is “like hitting the jackpot.” (We know that Michalla is a winner!) This also means that she will not have to have a bone marrow transplant or radiation treatment at this time.
So what is still coming – Michalla still has 3 rounds of chemotherapy to come, and she will need to be in the hospital for those. However, her goal is to make it home in time for Megan’s wedding, which is September 20th.
We ask you to continue to keep Michalla in your thoughts and prayers. We know that everyone’s faith and prayers on her behalf will play a big part in her recovery.
I am so happy to read this good news! Love you Michalla!!
ReplyDeleteThat is wonderful news! Thanks for the update. I know everyone in young womens breathed an audible sigh of relief when this was shared today. Many people are rooting for you, Michalla! You truly are one of a kind!
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