The cytarabine shortage has reached a crisis level in the U.S. and is affecting cure and survival in AML

So thankful that Matt was able to get the chemo drug he needed for his AML.  Sounds like there is still a shortage.  Found interesting information about shortage of ARA-C from Dr. Hagop M. Kantarjian in Houston.

Normal All The Way

Praise God, Matt's blood work came back normal in every way today.  His next 3 mo. checkup will be in September.

Everyone was impressed at how good he looked, hair, muscles, weight.  We were so happy to see nurse Gloria there too.  Dr. is very lucky to have a great lady on his team, I'm just so glad she was at the hospital when Matt was there, don't know what we would have done without her!

Thank you all for your continued prayers.

Blood Test Time Again

So this will be Matt's life until he hits his five year mark, blood test every three months.  So next Tuesday afternoon Matt will go in for the simple blood test to confirm counts are remaining normal.  Of course he starts to worry, which I guess I would too if it were me, that something might not be right.  So pray that he doesn't worry so much and that God will continue to bless him with good news.

One of his wonderful nurses at the hospital is now working for the doctor.  Matt is going to remember to give Gloria a big hug when he see her.

Have a great week and love to you all!