First of the "Lasts"

Madeline's LAST out-patient chemo treatments were on Tuesday and Wednesday this week. They were each a quick 40 minutes and then we were on our way back home.  She hasn't had any nausea which is sort of amazing. Today she also had her LAST Neulasta shot. She hates these because it stings so much. We've tried all kinds of ways to numb up her arm prior and nothing works. So she is extra happy that she won't have to get another one. It's an amazing drug that works to keep her white blood cell count up. You may have seen a commercial for it on TV. What they don't tell you is that the shot costs like $12,000. It's ridiculous! Thank goodness we have AMAZING insurance and we pay nothing. 

We also had a 4-month follow up with Madeline's orthopedic surgeon. Her X-ray was perfect and he wished us a great summer with no restrictions. He does want her to have tendon-transfer surgery once her body recovers from chemo. This would essentially solve the problems of her drop-foot, and return her foot to "normal" but we will have to think and pray about it. Right now we want to focus on getting through the next few weeks. 

Next week is an "off week" with just a clinic visit on Tuesday. The last time her body needed two weeks to recover plus some blood and platelets, so we are kind of expecting the same next week. We definitely are praying to avoid any delay, but having only two more rounds sounds great! It seems impossible but she could be done with treatment three weeks from tomorrow!! 

Please pray that there is no cancer anywhere in her body. She will have a chest CT in a few weeks and we are praying hard it is clear. Osteosarcoma generally metastasizes into the lungs and Madeline's lungs have been clear from the start and we definitely want that to continue. Pray that her body recovers from the chemo quickly so she can start the last two rounds on schedule. Thank you so much.  We are so grateful for our prayer warriors.