Bill is still fighting the battle. The chemotherapy is doing it's job. The blasts in his blood stream have gone from 82% to 48% of his blood. His white cell count of Leukemia blasts have dropped from 24,000 on Wednesday to 2200 this Monday. Amen. We will watch the numbers drop as he is receiving chemo, then hopefully watch the numbers go up when healthy white cells can develop in his bone marrow after chemotherapy.
Bill received one type of chemo, Hydrea, for the first three days. Now he is receiving 4 days of high dose cyterabine. Tuesday will be his fourth day. He is extremely fatigued, has no appetite, and is just hanging on, hoping tomorrow will be better.
Bill begins the clinical trial drug on Wednesday. The clinical trial drug is one that attacks new capillaries and destroys them, therefore discouraging new growth of a tumor or in Bill's case, Leukemia Cutis. The organ that Bill's leukemia has chosen to attack is his skin. He may take up to 26 doses of this drug, which is a liquid injected into Ensure. He will be monitored closely the first day. At home we will keep detailed records for the Abbott company to track the drug. We will see if this drug is our miracle.
The family did make it to Chicago last weekend. Bill's 93 year old mother is amazing. We should all look so good at 80. The babies entertained us for 2 days and everyone got a chance to spoil them. Best of all, they brought a smile to Bill's face. It was a great weekend, especially since Bill was feeling better than he is now. I will have pictures on the next blog. Those babies are so cute.
Lord, We pray for Bill. Give him strength. Amen.
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May each day give Uncle Bill strength and courage to fight. It's funny how medicine is made to help you feel better, but makes you feel worse before making you better. Think of you guys everyday.
Aunt Nancy, I heard what a great nurse you are. Keep up the hard work.
With much love and prayers,
E.b.
Bill is truly a fighter! His mother would have it no other way! It was good to see him and to give him some of our strength even if only for a day. So glad the chemo is doing its job - good for the cancer, bad for Bill, I know. But Mom always said anything worth having is worth fighting for - so here is to the good fight!
Love, prayers, and good health,
Gail, Marty, and Mom
Nancy,
We were thinking about you and Bill all weekend. What a blessing that his family made it and Bill was able to enjoy them. Can't wait to see the new pictures of the Maggie and Andrew. I know that they are bringing a lot of love and laughter into your life right now. Hope you are doing ok Nancy. Our prayers are with you everyday. Thank you for keeping us updated on the blog.
Love,
Joe and Suzanne
I'm praying that this new therapy will be the miracle we are all hoping for, and that Bill can get through it as easily as possible. Peace and strength to all the Hubers...
Thinking of you,
Christy Baker
London KY
P.S. Nancy, you are right...those babies are sooooooo cute!!!!
My thoughts and prayers are with you 24/7. I know how much you enjoy being with the children and grandchildren. Those grandchildren have a way of perking us up when we are in the deepest valley. Please give Bill a hug for me and tell him to continue to think positive. Sounds as if you had a very enjoyable family weekend. I know it was a special time for Bill's mom and sisters, not only to see Bill but to see Andrew and Maggie also.
Love to all of you,
Mary Jo
I hope that Bill will regain some of his strength and will be able to go home soon. Nancy, your constant support and upbeat outlook surely does wonders for Bill's spirit. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that the drug trial goes well. Hang in there-- "it's always darkest before the dawn".
- Janet and John
Bill,it was great to hear you laugh and make your usual witty remarks. I am glad to read that your numbers are also improving.
Keep up the courageous fight, and may God give you a little more strength each day.
Maggie and Andrew are so adorably cute. It was great to see them in action.
Take care an praying for both of you often.
Love,
Paula
Go Bill Go! You are amazing.
What a miracle that everyone has been able to come to town and those babies are getting cuter and cuter each day.
All our love,
K & B
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