We feel like we are at a major crossroad in Ron's treatment for acute myeloid leukemia. He had his bone marrow biopsy this afternoon, and it will determine the path to his stem cell (bone marrow) transplant in August. Ideally, it will show no leukemia cells or less than 5%. If not, he will have another biopsy following an additional week without the medication that assists his weakened marrow to produce red and white blood cells. With his immunity and blood counts low, he continues to have transfusions and is now on IV antibiotics. He also has antiviral and anti fungal medication. The best case scenario is to be home at Gilead Lake about July 28.
The hospital admittance for the transplant is August 17. We will be living in Ann Arbor 4 months, and we have an apartment reserved for this period of time. It continues to remain a challenge to adjust to each new piece of information regarding treatment and the "what ifs". We also continue to be humbled by the genuine bonds and concern of Ron's caregivers here at the University of Michigan Medical Center... in addition to the top notch medical care. Along with the support we feel from family and friends, it is powerful stuff.
A most sincere thanks to all,
Ron & Jan
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I thnk the people who work in these departments in the hospital are truly special and are there because they want to be. Not everyone can do it.
ReplyDeleteWe will continue to pray for you both and for your whole family. I know how stressful the waiting can be.
Ann & Bob S.