Holy fast, Batman. We spoke with Dr. Tricot yesterday, and apparently things will, again, move very quickly. Blaine will start the necessary restaging workup on November 2nd (the beloved Bone Marrow Biopsy, MRI and pet scan routine), will begin high-dose chemo on the 6th, receive his 2nd dose on the 9th, and his stem-cells on the 10th. Chemo will be a little worse this time around if you can believe it, but it's what does the job. They say he will be even MORE wiped out, though he can hardly believe that. But off we go. His job for the next two weeks is to eat and work out, building up as much strength as possible.
We spoke to a 10 year survivor yesterday who had had an initial single transplant, relapsed 7 years later, and then had a tandem transplant with Dr. Trico. He was in the clinic for his 6 month work-up. He looked great, and spent plenty of time talking to us. Very nice man, and helped us see what positive things can happen. Good luck to Stefan.
Hope all is well with you and yours. Enjoy life!
Marleigh
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Oh my gosh! This is so fast! I am so glad you had a chance to meet that survivor, especially prior to transplant #2. It must have renewed your hope and given you peace. Keeping you all very close to our hearts in prayer.
ReplyDeleteNow, Blaine, several weeks ago, I told you how amazing your wife is...and she really is...but I'm thinking you are pretty amazing too. You both inspire me with your strength and trust.
God bless you all!
We love you!
We have been following your progress and praying that you will stay strong enough for all these wonderful treatments to work and make you well and whole again. Glad you are out here in Utah where you can get the treatment and care not available elsewhere.
ReplyDeleteWe have adjusted well to our move to Cache Valley and love being closer to some of our children and grandchildren. You are in Heber Valley? Keep feeling better each day!
I just realised that you do not know who Nana is: Ruth Ann and Felt Stirling from NH. Who now live in Cache Valley - we moved here last November. hugs to you both.
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