U of I Update: Feb 9
Several folks have asked about the results from our consultation with the University of Iowa. They took 11 vials of blood (!) and pretty much confirmed what we knew and filled in more details about...
View ArticleTransplant Update – 3/19/13
The University of Iowa has found a ‘perfect match’ for my bone marrow (stem cell) transplant. They are working toward admission on 3/29. This is good news; from the medical viewpoint this is my best...
View ArticleTwo Month Progress Report
It’s hard to believe that it has already been two months since my stem cell transplant. In many ways God has blessed me to be way ahead of the curve. For example, the engraftment of my donor cells took...
View ArticleA Reflection on Six Months with Leukemia
Six months ago today I received an 8:00 a.m. phone call from my hematologist. His conversation opened with three words: “You have Leukemia.” I remember thinking that couldn’t be but Leukemia it was,...
View ArticleCelebrating six months since transplant
As I approach celebrating six months (this Friday!) since my stem cell transplant, I find myself coming back to convictions that have steadily grown during my unexpected journey with Leukemia: I find...
View ArticleMedical update
Some folks have asked for more medical updates on our journey with leukemia. I usually weave these into the post for the day. And you can always use the blog search button to search for key words like...
View ArticleAML daily routine
This post is for those who follow this blog while traveling your own cancer journey. Each person’s journey is unique but there are commonalities that cross different illnesses. At 11 months post AML...
View ArticleEnd of the year medical update
People keep asking, so I gather it is about time for a near end of the year medical update on my leukemia. Really there is not a lot of news to report, one year after diagnosis and eight months after...
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