Bone marrow results...

Mom had to have another bone marrow today because the first one did not have conclusive results. The results came back today and unfortunately she still has a significant amount of leukemia:( . The doctors presented two options for treatment--chemo or another clinical trial. The better option right now would be the chemo that includes different drugs that she hasn't had yet. She'll get the ARA-C again, along with VP-16 & Carboplatin. There are some significant side effects that can happen and are likely because we are starting chemo so close to the last round (hair loss, mouth sores, diarrhea, etc.). Again, this is still a risky option, but there would still be a potential option to try something else if this doesn't work. The chemo will start tomorrow and go for three days, then a few days of rest, then three more days of chemo...then we'll wait for another count recovery and get a bone marrow to see if she's cleared enough to go for transplant. Mom will be in the hospital for at least a few more weeks.
Dad had also decided this week to start on disability so he'll be able to be at the hospital more.
Keep the prayers coming...Lord knows we need them!