Updates!

Here is the timeline for Mom's 1st cycle of chemo treatment

June 20 - Basic blood work and hospital admission.

Mom will be having a series of blood test to check her current blood condition then, we'll be lining up for any vacant rooms in the hospital. Getting rooms in this hospital is pretty hard and we had our names listed for this day a week a head but still no guarantee what time and exactly what kind of private room we'll be having. Due to the nature of Mom's condition, she needs to be in private room to avoid getting infected.

Mom's hematologist will be checking the clearances given by her Gastroenterologists and Infectious Disease doctors. Giving the final go signal for Mom's treatment.

June 21 - Claiming Chemo meds and start of chemo session

I will be waking up early to acquire the meds for the treatment. Have to be there early to be the first in line as their distribution and availability is in first come first served basis. Upon acquisition, I will be heading back to the hospital so we can start the treatment.

June 22 - Con't of chemo session and observation

The administration of chemo drugs is said to last for two days. While on this Mom will also be observed for side effects.

Please do pray for Mom's sustained strength as chemo drugs will further weaken her immune system. With this in mind, family and friends who wish to visit and drop by are advised to wear masks and be sure to be clear of respiratory infections, colds and cough.

June 23 - 24 - Observation and discharge

As Mom will be continually observed we are still not sure of the side effects and days we have to stay. Although we are given until June 24 at most. During this period, along with observations, Mom will also be treated for any side effects that may arise.

Again, please do pray for her sustained strength and no severe side effects.

After months of long wait, finally we will be able to treat mom. All her medical expenses; doctor's appointments, medications and laboratory tests were all made possible because of your generous hearts.

But this is just the first of her 6 cycles, we still have 5 more. Praying there would no longer be additional medical expenses (such as infections or side effects) we still need to raise more funds.

We will continue to seek financial help from government offices and have other fund raiser activities such as garage sales etc. And we are praying for your continuous support in extending my Mom's life.

We thank you for all your prayers, encouragement and help, all these mean the world to us and helps us fight CLL.

Until the next update!

-Siena