On Tuesday, I had my Day 12 bone marrow biopsy. (Twelve days from the start of chemo.) On Wednesday, we had the preliminary results we wanted — an empty marrow. On Thursday, we got insurance approval to move ahead with the transplant. My sister will fly out on Sunday and start the health screening process on Monday.
This timetable is shorter than the one I followed this winter. I think one reason is that I have so far avoided the opportunistic infections that added so much excitement the last time: conjunctivitis, sinus infection, pneumonia, fungal gum infection...
With very restrained optimism, I say, "woo hoo!"
ReplyDeleteKind of odd when "empty marrow" is a desired outcome. Here's to not revisiting hairy, brown, or otherwise altered tongues...
ReplyDeleteGo Mara!
JNR
Hi Mara and Joe........stay strong...so many "old" friends are rooting for you
ReplyDeleteChez
Godspeed!
ReplyDeleteHi Joe and (bone) Mara,
ReplyDeleteLong time no post, but know that we are following your progress closely. You are forces for good and incredible source of inspiration to all. Your rewards will be great. We're sending all our positive energy from the left coast.
God bless.
R & R
Awesome news that things are moving along. We are thinking of you every day!!!
ReplyDeleteDeborah & Stephen
Hi Joe,
ReplyDeleteGreat news that the meds had the desired effect. Thanks for posting. So many people are reading your blog and thinking of you and Mara.
Ginger
Hi Joe!
ReplyDeleteThinking of you and sending much light and love!
Neil
Go, Joe, go!
ReplyDeleteHey Joe -
ReplyDeleteGreat news that you're moving forward!