Alina has been on her maintenance program for about three weeks and things have been going well! She started when her counts were at 1056 and at her first blood draw after two weeks the counts dropped to 573. This is normal. The Doctors follow her progress over the course of the first two months to try to regulate the ANC count levels between the 750 to 1500 range. Alina will go for blood draws on Monday and we will have a better idea of how her body is responding.
The medication at home is going well. Alina likes the daily dose of her chemo medicine as it tastes like raspberries. The once a week dose is a different story. It is a bright yellow color and does not taste good at all. We mask this dose with apple juice which seems to help and then give the good tasting medicine after.
Alina has been enrolled in kindergarten and is very excited!! This will be a big step for all of us as she will be away from home for the first time since she was diagnosed. We trust that God will continue to watch over her at all times and keep her well.
Alina has not lost her zest for life! We have been very blessed that she has remained her playful self and continues to maintain a very positive attitude about everything!!
We will continue to try to post every two weeks to keep you all up to date on Alina's progress as well as what is going on around the household.
I want to post a special THANK YOU to our family Dentist Dr. Godino and his wonderful staff!!
Dr. Godino and the team found out about Alina's condition back in March when I had to cancel our appointment. Immediately they contacted me about a week later and wanted to help! A program was established to provide a teeth whitening procedure to patients at a reduced price of $250.00 with the proceeds going to Alina's medical fund. So far it has had an amazing result and WE ARE TRUELY GRATEFUL to Dr. Godino, the staff, and the generous people who have participated!!
THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!!!
If you are interested in getting the most friendly, best dental care anywhere, PLEASE make an appointment and cruise down to Dana Point to the office. You will not be disappointed! And if you have been thinking of whitening your teeth, NOW IS THE TIME! Brighten your smile and keep Alina smiling.
Dr. Godino
Dana Niguel Dental
34190 Pacific Coast Highway
Dana Point, CA. 92629
(949) 493-7004
Thank you to all of you who continue to pray for and follow Alina's progress.
Love the King Family.
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