My journey through Chronic Myelomonocytic Leukemia.
Or "How to Cure Psoriasis the Hard Way."
This is Pauline, Boone's wife. Every year on or near his birthday, he has his annual physical. His doctor told him that he had "Immature blood cells" and referred him to a hemotologist. To Boone's great surprise when he arrived for the appointment, the hemotologist was an oncologist. They drew blood and the Oncologist, Dr. K, wanted to know why I was not with him. Next visit he said, I better be there. A month later, we went to the appointment. Blood was drawn. Dr. K. said it could be a couple of things, and ordered a bone marrow biopsy. On the 3rd month, we heard the diagnosis of CMML.
Tuesday, May 21, 2013
Today is transplant day for Jeri's brother. Happy re- birthday, JB.
Boone and Pauline, that is so sweet! But, I gave you the wrong date! Today is actually the day he began the Busulfan. The transplant is set for May 29th, next Thursday. I was obviously confused when I gave you the date a couple of weeks ago, and even afterwards I still didn't realize I'd given the wrong date. However, today is a red-letter day-- the countdown has begun. Can we have another shout out next week? :) I'll keep you posted. It's all very emotional, isn't it? I've been very lame-brained all day. Month. :)
Jerri, we are here to keep you straight, the mind can get a little woosey at times like this. Check the day and date. I think you will find the 29th is on a Wednesday. We've got your back. Hang tough.
Oh dear, yes. Wednesday the 29th. Thank you,Stella. Today has been especially muggledy for me-- I needed to stay around home and get some work done, but my thoughts have been at UAB with my brother and his wife all day! So I've spent most of the day accomplishing little. :) I appreciate your spotting that. Is JB Boone? If so, then Boone, you must be feeling a bit better, at least, to write a blog post (albeit a short one!). Thanks again for the thoughtfulness. Hope the doctors have figured out how to treat what was ailing you.
Jeri, Your journey will be in our prayers. I understand the mental game. You want to help, but there is nothing you can physically do. You can't take the meds for him to heal him. Just keep the encouragement and prayers coming. Soon you will be at day 70 too.
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Boone and Pauline, that is so sweet! But, I gave you the wrong date! Today is actually the day he began the Busulfan. The transplant is set for May 29th, next Thursday. I was obviously confused when I gave you the date a couple of weeks ago, and even afterwards I still didn't realize I'd given the wrong date. However, today is a red-letter day-- the countdown has begun. Can we have another shout out next week? :) I'll keep you posted. It's all very emotional, isn't it? I've been very lame-brained all day. Month. :)
Jerri, we are here to keep you straight, the mind can get a little woosey at times like this. Check the day and date. I think you will find the 29th is on a Wednesday. We've got your back. Hang tough.
Oh dear, yes. Wednesday the 29th. Thank you,Stella. Today has been especially muggledy for me-- I needed to stay around home and get some work done, but my thoughts have been at UAB with my brother and his wife all day! So I've spent most of the day accomplishing little. :) I appreciate your spotting that. Is JB Boone? If so, then Boone, you must be feeling a bit better, at least, to write a blog post (albeit a short one!). Thanks again for the thoughtfulness. Hope the doctors have figured out how to treat what was ailing you.
Jeri,
Your journey will be in our prayers. I understand the mental game. You want to help, but there is nothing you can physically do. You can't take the meds for him to heal him. Just keep the encouragement and prayers coming. Soon you will be at day 70 too.
Jeri- " JB" is "Jeri's Brother"
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