donna sco Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 My daughter just called to ask for more prayers for EM (age 14). Thanks to all your prayers she had made it through three rounds of chemo and was in the hospital waiting to go home for a few days before the last round of chemo. Last Thursday everything looked good with the blood counts. She caught an infection and has been put into an induced coma as the infection is impacting her lungs, blood pressure and heart. They are waiting for some special medicine. Her mother said it was 50/50 at the moment. The family believes in the power of prayer and thanks you for your recent prayers. Wed. 6/15 update. EM underwent 4 hr surgery to place her on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Extracorporeal means the blood circulates outside the body with the help of a machine. Membrane Oxygenation referred to as "artificial lungs". This is to allow the lungs to heal and assist the heart if necessary. Also still on ventilator and still induced coma. Tube to drain stomach, tube to feed over intestine. Add dialysis to assist kidneys remove all the fluid. Blood and platelets are also being given. They are assuming this may last 3-4 weeks. Thank you for the prayers that helped her make it through surgery. UPDATE;6/22 Yesterday the ECMO machine and dialysis were removed. Her lungs appear to be clearing. She is alert and wanting the ventilator tube removed which they hope to do today. Your prayers have been answered. Good News 6/28 EM has been moved out of ICU back to a regular hospital room. She will be getting physical therapy to overcome the effects of being in ICU/induced coma. Then she has the 4th round of chemo to face. Thank you for you continued prayers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Praying for Em and your family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gkazee Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dbams Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Praying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mlsa3 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Prayers have been said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
appr216 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 So sorry to hear this. Prayers and hugs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuneR Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 So sorry, blessings and prayers to EM and family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mary Beth Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Praying!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilta93 Posted June 15, 2016 Report Share Posted June 15, 2016 Praying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LisaC Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Praying also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LibbyG Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Praying that she'll soon feel better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeidiP Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Praying for healing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mswings Posted June 16, 2016 Report Share Posted June 16, 2016 Prayers sent in Em's behalf. So sorry to hear she is going through this. Praying for her family as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KarenH Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 Praying for Em and her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpawlak Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 My daughter just called to ask for more prayers for EM (age 14). Thanks to all your prayers she had made it through three rounds of chemo and was in the hospital waiting to go home for a few days before the last round of chemo. Last Thursday everything looked good with the blood counts. She caught an infection and has been put into an induced coma as the infection is impacting her lungs, blood pressure and heart. They are waiting for some special medicine. Her mother said it was 50/50 at the moment. The family believes in the power of prayer and thanks you for your recent prayers. Wed. 6/15 update. EM underwent 4 hr surgery to place her on ECMO (Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation) Extracorporeal means the blood circulates outside the body with the help of a machine. Membrane Oxygenation referred to as "artificial lungs". This is to allow the lungs to heal and assist the heart if necessary. Also still on ventilator and still induced coma. Tube to drain stomach, tube to feed over intestine. Add dialysis to assist kidneys remove all the fluid. Blood and platelets are also being given. They are assuming this may last 3-4 weeks. Thank you for the prayers that helped her make it through surgery. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lpawlak Posted June 17, 2016 Report Share Posted June 17, 2016 I hardly ever post but this has touched my heart. Prayers being said for EM. May an army of angels keep watch over her. Lucrecia Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmcclannan Posted June 18, 2016 Report Share Posted June 18, 2016 Praying for Em. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrazyAboutQuilting Posted June 22, 2016 Report Share Posted June 22, 2016 Prayers for healing for EM and strength and comfort for her family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RitaR Posted June 23, 2016 Report Share Posted June 23, 2016 EM is in my daily prayers. Also her family, the medical team and her friends. This young lady is through one tough time. May God Carry her through it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted June 24, 2016 Report Share Posted June 24, 2016 Still praying for Em. I hope you and your family are finding comfort in knowing others are praying. I'm sorry she has to go through this. My friends daughter was diagnosed with cancer 4 years ago. She was 16 and going into her SR year of HS. She had a dinner place size mass in her chest. Chemo and radiation saved her life. Today she is thriving and such an inspiration! I pray the same for your Em! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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