Treatment Plan

Summary

Acute Myeloid Leukemia... the exact variation is still being researched
This disease is Dangerous, but Curable

Overall Plan

Prep for Chemo

Allopurinol -- in preparation for chemo

More blood tests

PICC line* placed with ultrasound guidance

Chest xray to assure line was placed correctly

"Magic Mouth Wash"** as needed to help with mouth soreness

Phase 1: Chemo to remission

Chemotherapy drugs: Idarubicin (3 days) and Cytarabine (7 days). 

• Side effects
• Loss of hair
• Reduced white blood cells causing an increased infection risk for 2-3 weeks
• Reduced red blood cells causing anemia. Will need blood transfusions
• Reduced platelets causing increased risk of bleeding
• Possible canker sores, especially in the mouth
• Possible kidney damage and heart damage

Other drugs: Anti-nausea meds and Decadron. Her potassium level is a little low, so that may be added to the mix.

Phase 2: Consolidation to Cure

• Three Options
• More Chemo
• Bone Marrow Transplant from Pam's own bone marrow
• Bone Marrow Transplant from someone else

*Peripherally inserted central catheter
**This is a direct quote: "Yuck"