Today Catherine was in hospital for a general anaesthetic , lumbar punch and chemotherapy into her spinal fluid. She then received four hours of fluid (through a drip) followed by two new drugs for the first time.
She had a really good day, and actually enjoyed having her 'wobbly medicine' (anaesthetic) because she didn't need a plaster on her back afterwards! She worries more about plasters than pain! She was also very patient whilst she had her chemotherapy.
She has started Cytarabine, which is one of the drugs used to almost reprogramme Catherine's DNA so that her bone marrow will not produce leukaemia cells again (I might not be technically correct, but hopefully this gives some idea of what happens?!). This is a vital drug but carries the risk of some side effects, including the very small risk long-term of secondary cancer elsewhere in the body. Please pray that she does not get any secondary cancers or leukaemias.
Please pray that she doesn't get any side effects or infections. These drugs are very potent and toxic but fantastic at ensuring the leukaemia does not return. Please pray that these drugs work really effectively for Catherine so that she will never need to receive treatment for cancer again. Thankyou.
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I was at ICO in London and in our 24/7 room there was information about catherine and her blog.
Now back into Dominican republic, I just want to let you know that we pray earnestly for cathy and we believe in the miracle the Lord will provide.
My sister use to have leukemia when a child, I did not understood at that time, but God heard my mothers prayers and one day the doctor -very surprised-simply said my sister was ok and she never went back to the hospital for treatment.
What are the plans of the Lord for Cathy, I don´t know, but I am sure that everything will work out for good for those who love the Lord.
Gerardo Góchez
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