latest on my (2nd) cousin, Alyssa Sager

Keep lifting up my cousin's family...thank you!!! :))))

This is from Alyssa's Grandpa (Rose's Dad)...

All the tests are back now on Alyssa! The last two, the Bone Marrow Biopsy and the Bone Scan were both "negative" -- normal. Rose, Curtis and Alyssa went yesterday for the "full disclosure" conference in which they outlined the proposed treatment regimen and what the risks might be. She will be getting what they call ABVE-PC which from what I can tell from my reading is right at the forefront of new protocols that have the highest success rate with the lowest rate of side-effects.
This all starts on Wednesday morning at about 8 AM. They will place a Port while she is asleep and then begin her first course of Chemo thru that port the same day. She will remain in the hospital thru Friday, and return a week later for one more day of Chemo. Follow-up blood tests can be done locally and Rose can administer the Bone Marrow and Immune System stimulating shots at home. In three weeks she repeats the process.
Of all the things that have been overwhelming for Rose and Curtis, I don't think they were prepared to be overwhelmed by the volume and strength of all your letters and prayers. Just so you know, Alyssa's grumps is quite overwhelmed too. Thanks guys.

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