Brooks' Story

On December 28, 2009, Brooks Call was diagnosed with acute Myeloid leukemia (AML), also known as acute myelogenous leukemia. AML is a very aggressive cancer that starts in the bone marrow and keeps the blood cells from maturing the way they should. Brooks is 13 years old and is the son of Greg and Lisa Call. He has two younger brothers, Ethan and Nic.

Along with our prayers, well wishes, and positive thoughts for Brooks, what can we do to help Brooks and his family? Our goal is to allow all family and friends to assist Greg and Lisa with any funding we can donate for the many expenses that will be involved in keeping Brooks going strong. Not only would we like to contribute to help with the mounting medical bills, but also for gas, babysitting, food while staying with Brooks at the hospital, and many other expenses.

Please look at the "Please Help Brooks" section on how-to-donate. We have made it very easy for all family and friends to help out – where ever you are! Please donate, and pass along this notice to all of your family and friends. Have them go to this blog to find out more information on how to donate and get updates on Brooks!

http://brookscall.blogspot.com/
Thanks, from all Brooks’ Family!

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Wednesday, January 20, 2010

AML Leukemia 101

Every morning the doctor comes in to see Brooks and reviews his labs with us. Right now, because of the chemotherapy, Brooks doesn't have any of the blood cells that would normally protect him from infection. So he has no "immune system". We are watching his labs to see when those blood cells start rebuilding. We are being told that won't happen for about another week. We also watch his red blood cell and platelet count. If those are really low, Brooks will get a transfusion that day. The chemotherapy kills the good and bad blood cells so he has been getting transfusions quite a bit since we have been here. Once his blood counts rebuild, we will start the next round of chemotherapy. Because Ethan and Nic were not a bone marrow match, Brooks won't get a bone marrow transplant (as long as he responds to chemo). We will keep repeating this process 4 more times over the next 6 to 9 months. There are many things that could happen while his body is so fragile. We are hoping and praying he will continue to be strong.

-Lisa
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6 comments:

  1. Krista, Greg and Zachary!January 21, 2010 at 7:21 AM

    HE WILL, cause he is strong! :) <3 you guys.

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  2. Kathy EvansJanuary 21, 2010 at 10:10 AM

    Brooks, you will be okay because you are strong spirited. Just keep fighting. I few years ago my platelets drop to 0 and below. But I had a lot of family and friends pulling for me. Just rest a lot. And be very careful as you move around. Uncle Roy & I sent our love to all.
    Lisa you know how special you are to us and Greg also. Stay strong! and keep smiling!!

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  3. Call Family-SeattleJanuary 21, 2010 at 5:40 PM

    Srong is his middle name... Brooks Strongman Call! Thinking of you from Seattle!

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  4. CourtneyJanuary 21, 2010 at 6:33 PM

    Thinking of you. Love you!

    Courtney (Golder)

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  5. austin behymerMarch 23, 2010 at 8:04 PM

    Brooks is an awesome friend many people have been thinking about him and wish him better. I learned about his blog 3/23/10 I will send more comments. Again Brooks is a awesome friend with as much friends as he is great.

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  6. AnonymousJune 9, 2012 at 3:42 AM

    Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML)

    By the time little Katherine received a cord blood transplant from a donor, she had endured multiple rounds of chemotherapy, hundreds of medications, and countless procedures in the increasingly desperate attempt to cure her of Acute Myelogenous Leukemia (AML). Her parents had endured the pain of watching their tiny daughter suffer while a dedicated team of medical professionals searched every resource in the United States for their last hope: a suitable stem cell match. Three years after that miraculous match was found Katherine is a healthy bright-eyed toddler.

    http://cordadvantage.com/success-stories/20-success-stories/96-acute-myelogenous-leukemia-aml.html

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