I certainly WISH Gab was almost done with chemo.
But she's really not.
She's one step away from the final stage of her treatment - Maintenance.
What is maintenance?
Maintenance: The final phase of treatment lasts two or three years. Maintenance is much less intensive than the previous treatment and consists mostly of oral medications given at home. There are also intermittent intravenous and intrathecal medications given throughout this phase.
(source)
She'll still be in maintenance, and receiving chemo (daily, at home). It's just a MUCH less intense regimen than what she's experienced so far.
We've been sort of thinking of maintenance as a giant milestone. Gab gets a bit more freedom in maintenance.
It's still two years worth of chemo, just.... Less. Easier, if chemo is ever easy. .
We're still pretty damn lucky.
yay for maintenance! =)
ReplyDeleteI have a friend who's daughter is at the begining of all..was recently diagnosed with same thing and maintenance is what is keeping her going..the light at the end of a tunnel...not THE light but at least a light....
ReplyDeleteI am happy weird word in this situtation..hmm glad is better I guess..that you are almost there
She is one brave little girl for sure and you are one brave mom!
i'm so glad she gets to be home. Praying for a successful maintenance!!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs to all of you. Gabs is one tough and precious girl!
ReplyDeleteIts a milestone either way!
ReplyDeleteAt least it's at home <3
ReplyDeleteSteps closer to being done, you are all tough cookies.
ReplyDeletePS. thanks for asking how I was : ) I am good, just WICKED busy. Ah such is life though, eh?