Today started off as another day of doctor and nurse meetings with the usual random tests. While we still don't know exactly what type of Leukemia Kurt has, we did find out it is called M1 AML. Our doctors are still waiting on tests that will further define exactly what type of cancer it is beyond M1 AML, but we feel great about the progress we're making to get there.
One thing we are absolutley 100% certain of, is the German National Soccer Team is far more talented and skilled than the Turkish National Soccer Team, as demonstrated by their victory today in the EuroCup Semi-finals. The nurses were a bit intimidated by the German contingent that watched from our room. The hosen was a great touch Tommy!
Late this afternoon we hit our first major treatment milestone and started chemotherapy. It is commonly referred to as "Induction" and consists of 7 days of round the clock treatment. If you'd like more information on what goes into this you can google it by putting in "7+3 chemotherapy".
So we officially kicked off the blog yesterday and we have already had a huge amount of supportive comments and postings. We'd just like you to know we read each and every one of them and are so thankful for the time you took to write each one. They have already been a huge inspiration and we look forward to reading more and more.
Thanks for reading everyone and more to come tomorrow or soon after...
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M1 is Acute myeloblastic leukemia without maturation is a disease in which too many immature white blood cells (not lymphocytes) are found in the blood and bone marrow.
I'm still awake to google. See you guys tomorrow!
Cheerful thoughts thrown your way despite the gloomy day here in Ladera!
Sadie is keeping Floyd busy during the day and I now have two bed companions at night - so know that the big guy is all good! You've got a lot of people out there sending you good thoughts and prayers - a incredible testament to you. No surprise at all! See you soon.
Kurt,
"If you're going through hell, keep going"
- Winston Churchill -
Keep up the fight bro...!
Your friend,
Kenny Nguyen
Five doctors went to on a duck hunt: a GP, a pediatrician, a psychiatrist, a surgeon, and a pathologist. After a while a bird came winging overhead, the GP raised his shotgun but didn’t shoot because he wasn’t sure if it was a duck or not. The pediatrician also raised his gun, but then he wasn’t sure if it was a male or female duck, so he didn’t shoot. The psychiatrist raised his gun and then thought, I know that’s a duck, but does the duck know it’s a duck?” The surgeon was the only one who shot. Boom!! He blew it away. Then he turned to the pathologist and said, “Go see if that was a duck.”
OMG Evey and Kurt I am so sorry to hear of this misfortune that has fallen on you! My prayers are with you every day and I have nothing but complete confidence that you will kick this thing in the ass and be out and about sooner rather than later.
Christina Smith
Of all the ways to get out of work!! ;p
Kurt, wishing you a speedy recovery!
My uncle's brother was diagnosed with Leukemia as an adult, and he has now been in remission for 10 years. You will get through no problem!
Kurt & Evey,
Just wanted to let you know that you are in my thoughts…. I have a complete confidence that you’ll be able to get through this! The blog is in my favorites and I’m keeping and eye on ya…!
Stay strong!
Jana
hey bro, Harlowe just filled me in, you have handled some gnarly waves in your day.. you can handle this too! Stay focused on healing and stay strong my brother!! I am praying for you to be healed quickly.
see ya soon Kurt,
Mike Estey
Meeting with the Bible study this evening. . .we are going to do some very serious, crazy, hardcore kim-chee laden, Korean-style praying for you, Kurt and Evey, tonite.
NewSong and Bethel and Saddleback and Calvary Churches are all praying for you now. . . I know there are more.
Keep on going strong !
Ed and Yeon Park
Kick this in the balls Kurt! Jao and I are thinking all positive thoughts for ya. Germany is going to win it all. Seeya this weekend!
tom
I just want you to know you are in my thoughts and prayers, Kurt. I added you to a prayer chain at church. Prayer is powerful. It sure got me through Taylor's accident. Sending you love, Lorena, Taylor, and Emily Bradley
Hi Kurtl,
Greetings from Big Sky Montana!
You are always in our thoughts and
Prayers.Please stay strong and kick
the Scheisse out of that Damn thing.We will be home soon and looking forward to seeing you.
Love you, Hans and Josie
Kurt!
Joe Varela here from hot sunny Arizona. Eryn C just filled me in. My thoughts and prayers to you my brotha!
Hey Kurt - Just heard and wanted to say hello and that I am thinking about you daily. I know you will kiss this goodbye soon!!
KT
(Kimberly Thomson Rudel)
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