Vacation Over - Next Round of Chemo Starts

Luke's blood counts looked great today so he started his next round of chemo. It was a long day (7:30 - 4:00) as it involved several hours of waiting for full labs to come back. Day included getting knocked out for bone marrow and spinal fluid samples, an intrathecal injection of methotrexate followed by IV doses of methotrexate and vincristine. Tomorrow it's Erwinia via the double harpon. The next chemo will be June 1st with a repeat of the IV methotrexate and vincristine followed by Erwinia the next day.

Luke benefited from the additional time off as he feels and looks better than he has in weeks. This past week he spent a lot of time warming up the guitar and voice for the 30th.

Kendall says the blood drive is fully subscribed, that means there are over 100 donors which is fantastic. Kendall will be emailing everyone donating their times and some dos and don'ts from MDA for donors. Everyone donating thank you not only from Luke and his family but also from all those in treatment for cancer at MDA.

Now for the week in pictures. Shot to the left is Luke and John (Luke's room mate from Miami) who visited on his way back to Seattle last week. To the right and below is a shot of Luke. John and Paul on their tour of the Texas hill country.



















The next pic to the right was also taken on the tour of Texas. There was a stop over at the Texas state capital where Luke paid his respects to one of his favorite Texas politicians.








Finally, some time ago Meghan C dropped by a large bin of army solders at the house for Luke. Her note told Luke to enjoy playing with the soldiers and to send some funny pictures. In response to Meghan's request here are some pics on Luke playing with his soldiers.