After returning from Eugene we had outpatient appointments on Tuesday for a bone marrow test. On Thursday we returned to the hospital to learn the results and with blood counts low and some leukemia cells still present, it was decided to re-admit Ray to the hospital to participate in a trial drug study to seek out the remaining leukemia cells.
Many tests were completed and he qualified to start the new treatment on Friday. It has less side effects than earlier chemotherapy and hopefully will bring the leukemia into remission so they can try stem cell replacement which has been very successful in keeping Ray's type of leukemia in remission. The first picture shows Ray and brother Roy enjoying the view of Portland and the Willamette River, the second picture, shows Ray's new look after losing his hair. During the week in the hospital an Ommayo Reservoir surgery was completed, As an outpatient we return for treatments 2 or 3 times a week rather than being confined to the hospital. Of course we love being at home where we can enjoy our view, watch our birds and squirrels and enjoy the comforts of home.
After returning from Eugene we had outpatient appointments on Tuesday for a bone marrow test. On Thursday we returned to the hospital to learn the results and with blood counts low and some leukemia cells still present, it was decided to re-admit Ray to the hospital to participate in a trial drug study to seek out the remaining leukemia cells. 
Many tests were completed and he qualified to start the new treatment on Friday. It has less side effects than earlier chemotherapy and hopefully will bring the leukemia into remission so they can try stem cell replacement which has been very successful in keeping Ray's type of leukemia in remission. The first picture shows Ray and brother Roy enjoying the view of Portland and the Willamette River, the second picture, shows Ray's new look after losing his hair. During the week in the hospital an Ommayo Reservoir surgery was completed, As an outpatient we return for treatments 2 or 3 times a week rather than being confined to the hospital. Of course we love being at home where we can enjoy our view, watch our birds and squirrels and enjoy the comforts of home.
1 comment:
Sorry to hear about your mom and your illness. I do like the new hairdo.
You two remain in my thoughts.
Robert
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