Hi Everyone-
Kurt's pain in his shoulder and abdomen returned along with more nausea. They did a scan and found a massive amount of fluid around his heart. They immediately did surgery and put a tube through his ribs near his heart to drain the liquid. The doctors kept the tube in so it could continue to drain and removed it yesterday. He was moved to 2 East (our home since November 8th was 3 West) where nurses can consistently monitor his heart.
We still have not received "official" information regarding his bone marrow biopsy from Friday. We are staying positive with the "no news is good news" approach as of today. We hope to get full results tomorrow.
The doctors found liquid surrounding his lungs so there will be a bronchoscopy tomorrow morning at 9am to remove some of the liquid and place it under a microscope to see what it is and decide how to treat it.
Kurt is recovering from his surgery and will be in the next few days. Please continue to keep him in your thoughts and prayers for a speedy recovery.
-Evey
Wednesday, January 26, 2011
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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.
7 comments:
Lord we lift up Kurt tonight. We pray for your healing hand to come over him, for your comfort to wash over him and take away his nausea. Lord, we know that You're in control and we believe that you are a miracle worker and that you heal. We pray for strength and resiliency for Kurt and Evey during this time. We are confident that you work it all according to your will.
Kurt, you're on the list for Sam, Noah and Eli when they pray at night. Love you bud. God bless.
Pat
Keep fighting, always in our prayers Kurt & Evey. XOXO
Lynne
Evey,
We too pray the good lord touches Kurt with some divine healing, and he gives you strengh.
Donna and cousin John
Kurt,
I'm praying that God gives you the strength to keep on fighting.
You're never out of our thoughts - both you and Evey -
God Bless -
Lots of love -
Peta xx
Postive thoughts & prayers for you both!
Toni Cap
hey Kurt and Evey -
My heart is with you guys! I miss you a lot.
Kurt - you are such a fighted buddy! I know you can overcome all of this! If anyone can its you!
Keep your head up and know that I am thinking about you habeebi.
Saif From Jordan
I really miss you guys!
PEACE
Kurt and Evey
Please know that my prayers are with you and your family during this difficult time.
Take care
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