Induction=to induce remission
Here is what the first 29 days of treatment looks like:
Dexamethasone x28 days (steroids)
Vincristine weekly IV (chemo)
PEG Day 8 IV (chemo)
Spinal Taps or Lumbar Puncture Day 1, 8 and 29 (chemo in spine)
Bone Marrow Day 1 and 29
The first 29 days of treatment is one of the hardest phases during the 2.5 years of treatment. In some cities, or hospitals, all kids have to spend the whole month in the hospital. The side affect of the steroids can been very challening and painful.
first 6-9 months being the hardest, and it getting a little better during the last phase "maintenance".
These are all the medications we left the hospital with. Steroids, antibiotics, pain, miralax, mouth wash, zantax and high blood pressure meds. The steroids will be the hardest medication this month with the most side effects. Weakness, hunger, insomnia, stomic pains, leg aches, low ANC (immune fighting cells), infections. Love those Steroids... NOT! :(
Induction...
READY. SET. GO!
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