Maintenance - 3rd Cycle

Elliot is now in the 3^rd 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 3^rd 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 2^nd 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.