A Lumbar Puncture (LP aka Spinal Tap) was done this morning. They are trying to collect abnormal cells to get an accurate diagnosis.
The initial results show slightly high protein counts - which can be caused by lymphoma or demyelinating disease.
The complete results will be available in several days. The lab spins the fluid, collects the cells, puts them on slides, then reads the slides.
No Chemo today. The discussion today is: Would the treatment be the same or different based on the results of the LP? Should the chemo be started before getting the LP results or wait two days for the results?
Steve is weak - he cannot sit or stand by himself. His left side where he has experienced numbness since last September is weaker than his right side.
Steve and I are strengthened by your prayers. Thank you.
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I wish we could more, but we do include both of you in our daily prayers and we are pleading with the Lord to make Steve well again.
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