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Consolidarion Halfway Point

by Kristin Lowe
2/15/2020

Since my last update, Kristin has continued with her Consolidation treatment. She is on the tail end of two weeks here in St. Louis at Barnes Jewish that began with her 4th Bone Marrow Biopsy on February 5th. We were able to enjoy the outpatient status while we waited the... [READ MORE]

HiDAC Cycle #2

by Kristin Lowe
1/16/2020

Kristin is back at Barnes for her next course of Consolidation Chemotherapy. On Tuesday, at her Clinic Appointment, her initial bloodwork showed that Kristin's Liver Enzymes were elevated so her Oncologist ordered additional bloodwork and a Liver Ultrasound as a precaution, holding the start of the next HiDAC Chemotherapy Cycle.... [READ MORE]

The Kristin's Crew Campaign

by Kristin Lowe
12/20/2019

The cutoff for the initial order of Kristin's Crew t-shirts is Christmas Day, and everyone should receive their shirt around the first of the year. So far we have sold over 20 shirts, and received nearly $200 in additional donations. We are both very touched by the responsivness and generosity... [READ MORE]

Krsitin's AML Consolidation Phase Treatment Plan

by Kristin Lowe
12/18/2019

After an enjoyable week at home, we have now returned to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis to begin the Consolidation Phase of Kristin's AML treatment. During her previous 31 day hospital stay, Kristin successfully completed the Induction Phase of treatment. She responded very well to the initial chemotherapy treatments, and... [READ MORE]

Home for a Week

by Kristin Lowe
12/13/2019

With Kristin home from the hospital, we have had some time to relax and recharge. Kristin is defiantly enjoying being able to kick back in her recliner, if only for a short time. We will be returning to Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis next week to begin the next... [READ MORE]

One Month (if you can believe it)

by Kristin Lowe
12/9/2019

Tomorrow marks one month since Kristin headed to Mountain Home for a follow-up with her doctor, with nothing more than a common cold. I can't even begin to explain just how difficult the last 30 days have been since Kristin received her AML diagnosis. That being said, today was a... [READ MORE]

Numbers are on the move

by Kristin Lowe
12/6/2019

Kristin completed her first round of treatment on Tuesday night. She has held up amazingly well during the past 21 days of chemotherapy, and is on track for release sometime late next week. Her bone marrow is already starting to recover from the chemo. Her platlet count has increased significantly... [READ MORE]

What does it mean?

by Kristin Lowe
11/30/2019

Along with all the excitment and messages of support, there have been quite a few questions since we posted about the results of Kristin's most recent bone marrow biopsy. Before I attempt to answers everyone's questions, I'd like to thank everyone who has messaged me directly and remind everyone else... [READ MORE]

A Thanksgiving to Remember

by Kristin Lowe
11/28/2019

When I woke up this morning, I'll be honest in saying that I wasn't looking forward to spending Thanksgiving here at the hospital. Kristin's day started off with yet another unit of platlets, a morning course of IV antibiotics, a couple different types of nausea medication, followed by the morning... [READ MORE]

Open Homes Medical Stays

by Kristin Lowe
11/28/2019

Since we arrived here in St. Louis earlier this month, the most common non medical related questions I have been asked, have been in regards to my (and Kristin's family) accomodations during the extended stay. Can you sleep in the room with her? Where is her daughter/mom/sister staying when they... [READ MORE]