Although our Hero has slowed down a bit under the weight of his medication and well... his weight (the steroids have tacked four to five pounds onto his frame), Wednesday was a call for celebration as that was the last day of the Doxburicin. The Doxburicin isn't just tough on the cancer, it can be tough on heroes as well as it creates a breakdown of Joe's soft tissue. With that, it's of the utmost importance to keep the areas of breakdown (mouth, hands, feet, etc.) clean and free from infection. Mom is looking like a gunslinger in the old west but instead of a six shooter she carries Purel and wipes. The germs don't stand a chance!
JoJo's numbers this week were still strong (Hematocrit: 37.9; Platlet Count: 262; ANC: 2032; WBC: L3.2.) Doxburicin takes the numbers down Doxburicin takes the numbers down and Dexamethasone brings the numbers up so it will be interesting to see what happens when a break from both happens and if all goes well the goal is to have a week off from May 14th to the 21st in which his ANC stays above the minimum of 750 so he will be cleared to start the last phase of treatment.
As far as the fun stuff, with the desire to try to satisfy our Hero's appetite while keeping his weight as controlled there are some very specific things on Joseph Taylor's 'Good Eats' - turkey is fantastic, popcorn is amazing, strawberries are delicious and although it's hard to get, JoJo has some connections, Yiayia's lasagna is out of this world. :) With the help of his blanket and plenty of time on Mom's lap, Joe's spirit and determination has been amazing and serves as an inspiration to everyone.
But if the challenge of trouncing this illness wasn't enough, our Hero's reputation (as well as his desire for new challenges) has preceded him. Joe Taylor has been named the "Kirkland Chief of Police for the Day" that will involve a police motorcade and a swearing in ceremony with the Governor. Now not only will JoJo be ridding his body of cancer, he will be ridding the rough streets of Kirkland of crime! So collect all your outstanding parking and speeding tickets and hope for a benevolent Chief when the day comes. Stay tuned for more news on that! Keep the prayers and positive thoughts coming everyone!!!
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Officer Jojo Way to go!! So happy you are doing well.... I bet you will have so much fun being Chief for the day! I hope you are enjoying Baseball Season..can you help the Mariners? We would love to see you play will you send me your schedule?
Keep on Rollin Little man! we are so proud of ya:)
Love,
MJDB
Now there's a list that makes me hungry too =) You're lucky to have some good cooks in the family Jojo - your mom + yiayia are very special people and I'm sure they were proud to have mother's day with you yesterday. Have a great time with Kirkland P.D. - that sounds like fun!
I also love Yiayia's lasagna so maybe you could save some for me?!?!
Keep up the good work Chief Taylor.
Your friend,
Mark Shark
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