Day 8: First day of clinic

Monday was a LONG day. We were thankful to be home but we still had a big day on Monday at our first day of clinic. Cooper had another OR procedure where he got a Lumbar Puncture and they administered another round of chemo into his spine. This procedure was a little easier than his last OR visit with the exception of one thing...STEROIDS and no food!
Cooper in the clinic playroom with his new stuffed friend who also wears a mask:)


Cooper handled the anesthesia much better this time. When he woke up he said "You're lucky I'm happy today." Never a dull moment. The doctors said he is responding really well to treatment and they expect to see dramatic changes in the amounts of leukemia in his bone marrow already. When we started he was at 84% in his bone marrow. They expect after Monday to see 1%. WOW! This will not change the length of treatment since leukemia has a way of hiding and is also really good at coming back. However, this news gives us a lot of hope through the long days.
Someone was happy to get some snacks after surgery. Pretty sure the little crumb cruncher left a trail of food through the whole infusion center. 

Coop with his amazing doctors. They are so wonderful!!!


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  1. Mary MauzyAugust 29, 2018 at 1:03 PM


    I’m so sorry that you all are going through this. Just know that many, many people are thinking of you and praying for you. You are not alone. You also have two of the best people you could ever find that have your back no matter what. Your parents will always be there for you.

    I promise you it WILL get better.

    Take care, Mary

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