The news remains the same today. Platelets continue to rise up while white blood cells stay in the basement. My doctor says there is nothing to worry about so i'm not worrying, but I'd really like to see them start to make a move. The encouraging thing again has been the steady growth in platelets. This in now 6 days in a row that they have grown on their own. That means the bone marrow is working and doing what it is supposed to do, just no movement yet on the whites. Tomorrow brings a new day with hopefully new results. We're all anxiously waiting to see the first sign of growth from the whites so hopefully tomorrow is the day.
I did get some good news about tomorrow though. My doctor has decided to move forward with the bone marrow extraction which will test the round 2 chemotherpy treatment. As much as I enjoy having them dig into my bones to scrape out marrow for more testing, we are very anxious to find out if I am in remission or not so the sooner the better. This test will do that and should hopefully have results ready by Monday...good stuff.
Thanks for reading everyone and take care. More updates to follow.
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
9 comments:
hey bro...
double whammy yesterday. i won at the track and i got to see my friend kurt.
always a pleasure. stay positive, those little white guys are going to come around eventually. by the way you described the extraction process you'll be having a fun morning!
i'll be hoping for the best news possible but even if you have to go for round three have no fear... we are all here for you man. and you know what "they" say: third times a charm!
love you bro
Love to read the good news and know that more will follow!
Rae is singing you "Happy Birthday" in the background--not sure where that is coming from?!?! can only believe it is because she is practicing for when she sees you next :)time MUST be drawing near :)!!!
All our best,
Kim and Rae AKA Ron
Hi Kurt
That is very good news on the platelets. Now we just have to hear the same on those white cells.
We will pray for good results on Monday.
You are truly amazing to us, your strength and positive attitude is such an inspiration.
Mr. & Mrs. O
Great news my friend!
More white cells will come I believe it. Platlets are cool though.. I look forward to seeing you outside the hospital! Have a good one buddy.
Steve
Keep up the good fight - Definitely sending good vibes your way.
Alright - we got the yanks in town and I'm hoping we can do better than split with them this time. I bet Michael Walsh lunch that the Angels would take the last series but we locked up 2-2 -- so we're on again and this time I'M HUNGRY so the Halo's had better take them.
Many of us are definitely looking forward to hearing some more good news early next week so don't keep us hanging. :)
You're not missing much excitement here at work but alot of us are missing having you here anyway. (your cube neighbors miss hearing your music).
So we're all waiting for your big come back-- heck if Brett Favre can do it -- so can you!!
Late,
TB
Kurt-
Platelets up is awesome! The white blood cells will mature fo sho my friend! Great seeing you this week. I know after the test yesterday only good news can come! I will have the power of the philippines on my side this next week when I am out there. I will bring back some old school asain medicines for you!
Erveryone!
Light the Night is going off! We are now up to 19 people walking that is great! Send your emails out and lets see if we can get more walkers! Team Chrome Dome will be lead by Kurt on the 20th of September because he will be out and walking with us at the Big A!
The Yankees are going to be swept by the halos! I know it!
Kurt, I know the needles suck, and the cabin fever blowss too, but soon enough you will be sitting in San Diego will all of your friends and family by your side hanging out a a BBQ and the first Steak is for you!
Take care brother, I will see you when I return!
Van
Hey Kurt ,
All the very best for your tests , I'm sure you'll nail them ..
B +ve
Shobhit
Hey Kurt,
I love reading your blog. Your positive attitude is really an inspiration to everybody. Every day, I check whether there is an update.
OK, I'm joining the walk, and that is as far as my support of the "Team Chrome Dome" goes - I'm not shaving my head!!!! :)
Looking forward to seeing you and Evey there! It's been a while.
Jana
Post a Comment