We met with Jacob's doctor this evening to discuss the results of the surgery from earlier today and some of their findings.
We will post more details in the morning concerning the names of medications and the frequency, but with the sheer number of people who are looking for updates, we felt it was best to get something out there.
The initial tests on the spinal fluid came back with ZERO leukemia cells in the spinal fluid. YAY!!!!
The tests on the bone marrow did confirm the initial diagnosis, that the type of leukemia Jacob has is ALL. Because they were able to confirm this, we chose to begin chemotherapy treatment starting this evening. Jacob has taken his initial doses for the night and they will take a blood sample in the morning with the hopes of being able to see some significant changes in his blood cell counts. We have been given printouts of the pre-op cell counts and will be given a copy of the updated ones in the morning. We will be sure and share this information as well.
Tanya and I are staying the night with Jake tonight since his treatment has begun.
We thank you again for all of your prayers. We have had a great time sharing your messages of prayers and encouragement with Jacob.
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We love you, get some sleep!
Good report. We continue to pray, especially for Jake, but for the rest of you as well.
Jake, you're the man!
Eddie, Amy, Aaron, Nate & Elianna
Hello Carlson Family! Thank you so much for the updates, you are in our prayers every night. Sierra and Jake missed going to miss Tanya's Friday and seeing the boys. They love being able to see the pictures on your blog site and are adament that we remember to include Jacob in our bedtime prayers :) Please let us know if there is anything we can do. We love all of you!
Love
Lisa, Sierra and Jacob Goosman
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