Bill is back. And that is a good thing. He was given red cells last night, and Nurse Nancy predicts he will get platelets tonight. It seems that whenever he gets red cells, more oxygen gets distributed throughout his body and brain, and he is so much better. The doctors say no to my observation.
The blasts in his blood are down to 8%. Praise the Lord, the chemo is doing it’s job. He has gone from 82% to single digits in 10 days. I told him today that he almost died last week, and he said to me, “Why didn’t you tell me I was dying?” I’ll be sure to let him know next time…….right.
I am spending every other night at the hospital. One, to avoid rush hour traffic and the long drive, and two, to catch the doctor’s rounds in the morning at 7am.. Right now, we are training the residents and fellows that just started working this floor the first of the month. After 6 months of this, we know more than they do.
Bill will have an ultrasound of his gallbladder on Monday to see if that is causing his stomach problems during the night. A bland diet seems to be helping.
Tonight will be Bill’s 4th dose of ABT-869. Just 22 more to go. He seems to be tolerating it well.
We are at the top of the hill right now, and hope to enjoy these good moments as long as possible. We are still praying for our little miracle with this drug.
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Those hills and valleys make for an interesting trip! You know, sometimes observation and logical deduction make a whole lot more sense than medicine! Whatever the reason, things are better, and will keep getting better, I am sure - and so is Mom. She said she feels like this is the solution - and far be it from me to argue with a 93-year-old!
Keep all roads open - sometimes detours are needed and we find a new and better way!
Love, prayers, and good health,
Gail
YEA! Bill, it's great to hear that you're feeling better and that your numbers are heading in the right direction! I hope your strength continues as well as your patience with the new treatment. Nurse Nancy, the fellows and residents are lucky to have you as a teacher. Of course, it seems that teaching seems to run in the Huber blood. :)
Take care,
Janet and John
Bill, it is wonderful to know that you are feeling better.
I'm sure that you are heading to the top. This drug must be agreeing with you, but I'm sorry that your stomach is bothering you.
I will continue to pray often that your numbers soar in the right direction and that you get stronger each day.
Love,
Paula
Way to go, Bill!! Keep on keeping on. To Nurse Nancy, I pray you get rest and peace. The Quarles were here this weekend and send you their best. Your ears were probably burning alot. You both were many topics of conversation. Hope tomorrows news is as great as yesterdays. Love you both,
Becky
Sounding good so far, keep up the POSITIVE STUFF
Wow that is just great. Keep up the good work. You guys wipe those new people in shape. Spring is coming and and it will be great when you get home and able to sit outside. Nothing like fresh air to renew the spirit. Chris and Gail
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