Month: August 2014

Delayed Intensification Phase – Week 2 of 8

Monday, 25 Aug 2014

(1458 = ANC @ 09:10 on 25 Aug)

Today is the second “Delayed Intensification” treatment session.

Ella is pictured above with her friend – Nurse Kristen.

Kristen is an amazing nurse. Recently, she was named “Nurse of Hope for 2015”.

Earning this Oncology award is now a family tradition.

In 2005, Kristen’s Mum, Nurse Joyce won the same award.

It makes us all feel very good that Ella receives her treatment from such outstanding professionals.

Congratulations Kristen!

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

Delayed Intensification Phase – Week 1 of 8

Monday, 18 Aug 2014

(2304 = ANC @ 09:48 on 18 Aug)

Today is the beginning of “Delayed Intensification”.

Delayed Intensification is an extended phase of Ella’s Chemotherapy treatment protocol. This will be a very demanding period of treatment because the dosages are increase and new drugs are introduced.

The photo above is of Ella and Dr. Glaser in the Oncology unit at Kapiolani Medical Center.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

Hey! For Once It’s a Chemo-Free Monday

Monday, 11 Aug 2014

(2376 = ANC @ 08:58 on 11 Aug)

Having successfully complete the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol, Ella gets about a two week break before the next phase – “Delayed Intensification”.

Today’s visit included an echocardiogram – to evaluate the health of Ella’s heart.

All part of the normal treatment routine to ensure she is cleared to proceed to the next phase of treatment.

The photo above is of Tucker and Ella in the activities room at Kapiolani Medical Center.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

If it’s Friday, it might be Hurricane Iselle

Friday, 08 Aug 2014

(2820 = ANC @ 08:51 on 04 Aug)

Today was the day that Hurricane Iselle was suppose to impact Oahu.

Today was the day that the Big Island knocked Iselle down to size.

Click photo above to see storm track from Tues to Sat, 09 Aug 2014

Thank you Mauna Loa

Thank you Mauna Kea

Big Island: 1

Iselle: 0

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.

If it’s Monday, it is Chemotherapy – IM1 Treatment 5 of 5

Monday, 04 Aug 2014

(2820 = ANC @ 08:51 on 04 Aug)

Today is the fifth of five chemotherapy treatments Ella will receive during this, the third phase of her 30 month treatment protocol.

After a blood draw and testing to ensure Ella is healthy enough to receive today’s treatment, she received doses of Vincristine (1.5 mg) and Methotrexate (291 mg). Both infusions were uneventful and Ella appears to be tolerating the medicine well.

The photo above of Ella, Lucy and Nurse Donna was taken in the Oncology unit at Kapiolani Medical Center.

Thank you for your prayers.

God bless you.