Chemo Day 0 is a new title saying that since we found out that I relapsed on Friday, our first day of chemo will be tonight. Going forward the days will increase until we get to transplant at which the title will change to simplay Day 0 on transplant day and will again increase each day by 1. Ok so enough of the house keeping stuff.
As I mentioned above, Evey and I found out I relapsed on Friday while I was at the dentist. I know what you're thinking. How could the dentist get any worse? Well I guess I just answered that question. Anyway, I'm at the dentist in the waiting room when my phone rings. I knew who it was so I answered it and as soon as I heard him say hello, I knew what the results were. The tough part was having to cancel a trip to Cabo that Evey and I had planned for a wedding for one of her best friends. We were both looking forward to it and I know how important it was for Evey to be there, so it really killed me to have to cancel it. I begged her still to go, but just as a good wife would do, she absolutely refused and said she would stay back with me.
We got here last night, moved our stuff in and quickly got used to the fact that this would be our home for at least the next few months. So as I sit here now and type this message, I am about an hour away from yet another round of high dose chemotherapy, I have my dinner sitting in front of me for which I have already lost my appetite and one of the pumps won't stop beeping. How can anyone complain about life when they have so many good things going for them at one time?
So that's it for now. Chemo starts tonight and will go for 5 days. At that point we wait for a few weeks to let the poison do what it is supposed to do and we do another bone marrow biopsy. Then based on the results, our next month is decided. Positive results mean we move on to transplant and negative results will just end up slowing things drastically down. This all happened so fast so it will take some getting used to. As always, we will do what we have learned to do best which is power through this stuff as best as we can and punch out through the other side. As always, thanks for reading and we'll do our best to keep you updated.
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FAQ's
- Where can I find Kurt? UC San Diego Medical Center in La Jolla
- What if I want to mail something? Mailing address is: UCSD Medical Center Thornton Hospital 3 West Mail Code 7608 9300 Campus Point Dr. La Jolla, CA 92037-1300
- Is there anything Kurt needs that I can send him? Thank you all for the offer! We have everything we need, in fact, if you want to borrow a movie, come on down!
- Is there anything I cannot send or bring when I visit? Yes, the following are prohibited: fresh flowers, fresh fruit, vegetables, anyone even close to being sick and children
- Is there anything I can do to help? Keep an optimistic attitude and throw as much positive energy his way!
- How long will he be there? As of now, Kurt will be here for at least a few months. If he goes into remission they will try for a bone marrow transplant in the beginning of January 2011.
9 comments:
Kurt
We are so saddened that this horrible monster of a disease is back. You have been so courageous
in your fight. You are truely amazing and such an inspiration to us all. Keep the faith as I know God is with you every step of the way. We will pray that this round of chemo will be successful and you will move on quickly to your transplant.
xoxo Mr. and Mrs. O
Sometimes it's really hard for me to get out of the mindset that Life is simply not fair, but when I read updates like this, there are no other conclusions I can make. I am hoping and praying this next round of chemo does the trick. Thinking & praying for both you and Evey. I know it's been a long road already but the good news is, God will bless you with His Grace to make it throught it.
Thanks for updating us. Good luck this week, we'll be praying for you.
Hugs to both of you...Pat and Karan
Kurt,
Thank You, for still keeping us up to date on your blog. I still look for it. Please,keep your hopes up. You will pass this hurdle,again. We are all praying for you. Hans and I will go see you as soon as he gets back from Montana.
Love You, Josie
Hi Kurt and Evey
We were so not happy to hear you were back here in San Diego, but since you are...Evey, please come, use your key, often. And if we could bring anything to the hospital for you, please just ask.
love
Kelli and Doug
Kurt, cannot believe the news. But you know there isn't a stronger person I know that can face this relentless disease. You will be right and we are praying for your recovery to happen very soon amigo!
Love,
Toni & Mike
Hi Kurt,
Jeni sent me a copy of your note from facebook and I am so bummed to hear you have to go through all this again. She has kept me updated periodically about your situation. I hope that you can beat this thing once and for all. Stay strong and fight with everything you've got. Hang in there Kurt. Its been a long time but know your in my thoughts and prayers.
Jack Saulnier
Hey Kurt, sorry to hear about this again. This marathon of a fight you're in is got to be testing, we couldn't imagine. We know you have the strength to endure and beat this disease. Our thoughts are with you man and we are thinking about you as always. Keep on fightin bro, you will get through this. Let us know if there's anything we can do for you both.
tom & jao.
Hey Kurt-
I found your blog from an old high school friend of mine - Cory Staley. Small world, huh?
I am so sad to hear about everything you've been going through! I think the last time I saw you and Evey was at Jill and Tim's wedding. I had heard you got married but didn't know about everything else you have been dealing with. I'm so sorry...
Wanted to write a quick note to let you know that I am thinking about you and praying for you and Evey! If there is anything I can do, please let me know.
God bless!
Jennifer Beckner (Schoemann)
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