The Journey Begins

Each day brings more information and understanding. It has been a great shock and we continue to question why and how this could happen to Luke at such a young age and to someone who was in good health.

Doctors and nurses have a treatment plan to help Luke fight this disease. Luke has been in hospital since Monday at Canberra hospital in the Oncology Acute Care ward. On admission he was in pain from a bigger than normal spleen but is now comfortable from pain relief. We have been told to expect 8 – 9 months of treatment with about 4 to 5 weeks in hospital for the initial chemo treatment.

Luke and family have received many well wishes and are appreciative of the great support of family and friends. Family located in Canberra have been at the hospital offering support and care. Luke was visited by some of his mates on Thursday and was in high spirits. Murray and Chrissie are staying at the hospital taking it in turns to stay over night. Amy has been at the hospital with her parents and Luke, coming home each night to spend time with her mum and dad. Luke is his usual cool self taking everything in his stride and not trying to make it a big deal. Thanks to everyone for their support, well wishes and thoughts. It is greatly appreciated. Chrissie has been reading out text messages and emails. He also has a pin board that we can put up any cards, notes for a bit of colour on his wall. Luke is eating very little, preferring ice cups and water. He is very pale, to be understood given his blood is the problem.