B-I-N-G-O

Today, Alex had Vincristine, and Daunorubicine (the medication that most likely caused this cancer). Since we are wiping out his bone marrow, the chance of Daunorubicine doing any additional harm is far outweighed by the success rate of the drug. Alex's hemoglobin was fine, but his platelets were low enough to warrant a transfusion. So, our stay was extended into the afternoon.

While we waited in the infusion room for all the poisons to pump into Alex's body, we got to play "BINGO" - the hospital volunteers had a closed circuit TV channel, and the kids got to call in when they won and have their names announced on "TV". After the games were over, the prize cart came around and Alex got to pick out a prize.

Alex is an eating MACHINE. Today, he ate - in this order: Quarter Pounder with Cheese, four chicken McNuggets, a cheese stick, Sausage McMuffin with Egg, hash-browns, orange juice, hot dog, french-fries, a whole personal pizza, lemonade, chips & salsa, lasagna, and chips.

Our insurance stalled on approving the typing procedure which will start the ball rolling on finding a bone marrow match. Today, the pre-approval was granted. By next week we should know how hard or easy it will be to find Alex's perfect match.

If you are reading this blog, please consider becoming a bone marrow donor. You could help save a life. Please click on the "Be the Match" logo on the side of this blog, to start the process. A simple cheek swab is all they need to get you in the registry.