Jackson was diagnosed with high-risk Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (ALL) on April 8, 2003.


On March 28, 2004, Jackson finished his treatment - one year of high-dose chemotherapy. During that time he spent 92 days in the hospital, and endured the following:

14 Spinal Taps, in which 3 kinds of chemo were inserted directly into his spine (intrathecal chemo) He was under anesthesia while this was done.

9 bone marrow aspirations (bone marrow extracted thru his hip.) He was put under anesthesia for this as well.

36 shots of GCSF (medicine to help his blood counts rise after heavy-duty chemo.) Most of those, unfortunately, I had to do : (

33 muscle shots of chemo (Methotrexate) to his little leg.

196 Predinose (a steroid) pills by mouth

112 Purinethol pills by mouth. These pills disrupt the DNA of cancer cells.

86 doses of chemo! They consisted of Vincristine, Daunorubicin, ARA-C, Mexotrethate, VP16, Cytoxan and L-Asparaginase.


I am happy to say he kept smiling the whole time! He is truly my hero!

Journal

Thursday, January 15, 2009 11:49 PM CST

Wow, haven't updated in 4 months! Happy New Year to all!! Everyone is great, Jackson doesn't have a blood draw until August : ) March 28th will bring us to 5 YEARS off treatment. What a celebration that day will be! I am so thankful for every SINGLE day. I am so blessed to have my healthy boys. To wake up every day to their sweet faces is more than I could have ever asked for.

My love to all! Please pray for all who battle.

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