Today was the final dose of chemo for round 4. It was 7 days. Zach went through it wonderfully with only a few episodes of the pukies. He did have a decrease in appetite, but it came back today when he ate the whole package of roast beef lunchmeat.....7oz total. He had the last dose of the experimental chemo this afternoon without incident. They have to premedicate with benedryl and tylenol so he took at 4 hour nap and yes....we will be up all night.
After speaking to Zachs Dr, it has been said that his prognosis is excellent. The Dr stated he would be surprised if he relapsed within the 5 year period following chemo...but as we all know....there are no guarantees. But....I have to say.....God has been with Zach the whole way and I'm sure he will continue to do so. Dr's continue to say that Zach has done incrediably well given the intensity of the chemo and stated that it's "curious" how his rash disappeared after 2 days of the high dose chemo when it should have worsened with each dose until he was done. All I can say is that "With God, all things are possible."
So....now we wait. His counts will be down for the longest time....could be up to 30 days...So prayers that God protect him from all infections while his counts are down for that long of a time would be much appreciated, as always.
Halloween was fun for Zach given the circumstance. We trick or treated with the child life specialists throughout the hospital and we had our own little party with a few games, music and pizza with his nurse's, Josh and Father Tim.
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Wow, we are so glad to hear the good news. The pictures are priceless. Zachary the black curly hair is a great natural look for you (just kidding). It looks like you had fun on Halloween. We miss you!!!
The Johnstons
Hello, looks like you had fun on halloween! We had to go to a football game to watch Emily in the band. So we were not home and did not get to see all the cute kids. I am looking forward to coming up there to see you but not the cold weather. We will have to snuggle to keep me warm! Patches and Stuey are so cute. Miss you bunches and I can 't hardly wait to come and see you! Aunt Karen
Hey there Stormtrooper! Looks like you had a great time on Halloween. I'm so happy that you are doing so well. Just keep amazing those Doctors!!! You are one special kid and an inspiration to all! Keep warm and watch out for the snow; it'll be here soon. Love ya...Aunt Eileen
Hi Zach and Steph,
Glad to hear your feeling well!! your Halloween costume was awesome!! Ian was a ninja this year. We are looking forward to when you can come home so we can all get together. Take care, love Aunt Jenna and Ian.
Hey Zachy! Just thinking about you and mom and dad. I hope you are enjoying Noni's visit. You have been the only one that could get her on an airplane! I checked on Grampi and princess earlier today. They are fine. I will see you soon myself. I am counting the days. Hi to Josh too! Take care and as usual we miss you and love you guys very much! Aunt Karen
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