Today was another good day. Kurt felt well and we finally had our first night sleep without a fever. We got a visit from the doctor this morning and were told that they are waiting for approval from the board so they can start the insurance process to get Kurt's brother, Steve typed for a bone marrow match test. Keep in mind that we still don't know for sure if Kurt will need an actual bone marrow transplant, we are still waiting on testing for that. This is just to get things ready if this is the case.
It was not a big day in terms of any news but Kurt had great visits with good friends and we are still not getting to bed until after midnight! He is finding your postings extremely entertaining and uplifiting so keep em' coming... Thanks for reading and have a great night and weekend. We will update as we get more information from the doctors. Once again, thank you EVERYONE for your love and support.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
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What is Kurt's diagnosis?
AML is a type of cancer in which the bone marrow makes abnormal myeloblasts (a type of white blood cell), red blood cells, or platelets.
Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is not treated. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. AML is also called acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
This blog was created to post updates on Kurt and give all of our friends and family a forum to share notes and thoughts. Please check back often for updates.
Adult Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow. This type of cancer usually gets worse quickly if it is not treated. It is the most common type of acute leukemia in adults. AML is also called acute myelogenous leukemia, acute myeloblastic leukemia, acute granulocytic leukemia, and acute nonlymphocytic leukemia.
This blog was created to post updates on Kurt and give all of our friends and family a forum to share notes and thoughts. Please check back often for updates.
8 comments:
Hey Kurt and Evey,
Just want to let you know we are thinking about you every day with nothing buy good and positive thoughts.
From
Chandler Arizona!
Jim and Leslie Wiltshire
Here's a good one to start your day off with a laugh from Mrs O:
CATHOLIC GASOLINE
Sister Mary, who worked for a home health agency, was out making her rounds visiting homebound patients when she ran out of gas. As luck would have it, an Exxon Gasoline station was just a block away.
She walked to the station to borrow a gas can and buy some gas.The attendant told her that the only gas can he owned had been loaned out, but she could wait until it was returned. Since Sister Mary was on the way to see a patient, she decided not to wait and walked
back to her car.
She looked for something in her car that she could fill with gas and spotted the bedpan she was taking to the patient.
Always resourceful, Sister Mary carried the bedpan to the station, filled it with gasoline, and carried the full bedpan back to her car.
Two old guys were watching from across the street as she poured the gas into her car. One of them remarked, " If that car starts, I'm going to become a Catholic!"
Hi Sweetie,
Perhaps you guys could explain what kind of tests they're waiting for that will determine your eligibility for a bone marrow transplant! Surely it goes without saying that if they find a match, eg. Steve, it would be automatic?
Heard from Sonia this morning and she and I will be visiting you on Tuesday. She was in the middle of entertaining Floyd and Carly, so between John and Sonia, Floyd seems to be having a blast!
I love you Sweetie, and think about you constantly!
Mom xxx
Nice seeing you guys! Can't wait to come down again soon. I just got home, long walk due to the purchase of a certain football.
Love you guys!
J'lene
Sorry about your team :(! You have to admit though that the Spanish team played so much better and actually deserved to win! Hope you guys enjoyed the game and are doing well today!
Jana
Kurtel,
Germany sucked!!! Spain rocks!!!
Sorry Babe, love you,
Mom xxx
Hi Kurt,
This is a good friend of your wonderful Mom, and my name is Jan Garrison. I am praying for your complete healing everyday! You are young and strong and you have a beautiful girlfriend who is there for you, so fight the good fight each and every moment!
Blessings and strength,
Jan
Kurt...Remember me? Im sure I took that pic. of you and your Mom last year on Mothers Day. I spoke to her yesterday and she told me the awful news. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with you through this difficult time. You have a great family and support group - especially your Mom!! to help you get through this. I know you will beat this.
Roger
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