Update on Allyson's cancer

[tiggerlover]

Hi everyone, I know it has been awhile since I have posted anything about Allyson, but there really hadn't been any big news to report, until now. There is a little bad news and a lot of good news to share.

The bad news is Allyson was admitted to the hospital last week and put into isolation. She had her triple chemo and it left her totally weak with a very, very high fever. She required blood transfusions because her counts were down so low and she was in isolation for a few days until they came up. She is down to 69 pounds and very, very weak, however her spirits are as high as ever, which I imagine helps to keep her going. She is home from the hospital this week and they will have a break from chemo for a week so that she can build up her strength a little.

Now for the good news. The doctors did an MRI last week and the tumor in her cheek is gone and they are "pretty sure" the tumor surrounding her lymph nodes is gone as well. What wonderful news this is to hear!! They will continue the intensive chemo until the middle of May, so three more months of this and hopefully a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow.

I thank you all for your continued prayers and inquiries and the kindness you have shown, you guys are the best. It has been a long 6 months for Allyson and her family and this has been the best news to date. The only day better will be the day that they say she is done and she can go on being a little girl again.

 

[Mamu]

Debbi happy to hear there is some good news. I remember the setbacks all to well. My thought and prayers are with Allyson.

I know the road is tough, hang in there Allyson you are in our prayers.

 

[Big V]

I will continue to pray for little Allyson.

 

[TammyNC]

Prayers will continue to be said for Allyson. I am glad that there was some good news to report from the MRI. Please keep us posted.

 

[helenabear]

Continued prayers for Allyson. I am sorry she had a setback like that, but so glad to hear the good news from the MRI.

 

[Pop Daddy]

this is good news, I just prayed again for her

 

[Serena]

I hope the good news continues. I'll keep her in my prayers.

 

[Credit Man]

Adding my prayers.

 

[janette]

Thanks for the update, sounds like she's doing well. Chemo is very hard on those little bodies but they do tend to have some awful side effects. for you and many prayers for Allyson.

 

[Dan Murphy]

Thanks, TL, for the update, Allyson remains in my prayers for full recovery. My best.

 

[crz4mm2]

More prayers from here.

Cathy

 

[CarolynU]

Allyson keep fighting. It will be worth it in the end.

 

[mrsmom]

I will keep Allyson in my prayers.
Kim

 

[AmazingGrace]

Passing on more prayers!!