Elliot is now in the 3rd cycle of Maintenance,
and we have reached the half-way point of his overall treatment (end date is
still May 2014)! His counts have been high, so we can take him places and
function fairly normally. He has had a growth spurt over the last few months,
and because of that, his steroid and chemo dose has increased for this 3rd
cycle. The doctors started him back at full chemo dosage at the beginning of
this cycle (he had been at about 80% dose for the last few weeks because his
counts dropped a little too low during the 2nd cycle of
maintenance).
He generally feels well, except for during and after his
steroids, and after his Methotrexate (type of oral chemotherapy) doses. During
these times he can be very moody and irritable. Recently, he has been very
active. He loves running and riding his Thomas tricycle.
We are thankful for God's protection over him, and would appreciate prayers for his protection from infection during this winter season.
