Yesterday we got the biopsy results we'd been waiting for, the DNA test that shows how much of Eric's marrow is made up of his cells and how much is made up of donor cells. It is fantastic news - his marrow is FULL DONOR cells and none of the broken Eric cells! Essentially this means he is back to where he was last September, as if the last 6 months of relapse hell didn't even happen (but we all have the mental & emotional scars - and Eric, physical scars - to prove it did.)
What does this mean for the future? Well, I have a lot of questions for the doctor, but it certainly means his donor cells are strong and there is no need for another transplant. For now, Eric is starting another round of treatment today. However, he's only going to do the 28 day oral chemo, and not the 7 day IV chemo. We also don't even have to go to clinic this week. You can't imagine how it feels to get just a one week reprieve!
In classic Eric style, he responded to the news with "yes! yes! yes! I'm hungry..."
We've been enjoying the sunny and warm weather in the Lower Mainland. Eric has been spending quite a bit of time playing outside and got a much needed haircut on the weekend (pic below.) He asked for this particular style and wants it to swoop to the right, but I'm having trouble getting it to hold. Any product recommendations? Also on the weekend, Eric and his dad went to see Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire. He'd been asking to see the movie for awhile and I kept saying to ask Daddy. So they finally went and Eric came home saying it was the best 2 hours of his life, after Disney World. Chuck was slightly less enthusiastic.
I have now reached my fundraising goal for my big chop with Balding For Dollars. Thank you to everyone who supported me! And if you still wanted to donate, no worries, I am sure they will always take more money! 😉 My lovely mother suggested my current hair style looks like the second photo below 🤦Fundraising page here: Jacqueline's Big Cut & Hair Donation
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