Thursday, October 29, 2009

Stem Cell Transplant, Day + 10 weeks, 2 days

Sorry that it's been a while since the last update, but there's very little new to report. We're still in the hospital and Denise is still being treated for various GI viruses which may be showing some slow improvement. The spinal rituxan brought a quick response to the Epstein-Barr virus that showed up again in her spinal fluid; the spinal fluid sample last Friday was negative, but they will likely give two more injections for good measure. Meanwhile, the longer she's in the hospital (finishing week #11) the more things pop up like muscle spasms and skin problems from inactivity and long periods in bed. No light at the end of the tunnel yet.

Tomorrow I'll out-process from my Air Force civil service job at US Northern Command and effective Sunday, November 1 I'll be an old retired guy.

Jim

4 comments:

  1. Thanks for th update! We continue to hold you up in our prayers!

    The Cawleys

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  2. Dear Jim and Denise--

    Know that you are continuing o be especially remembered in our thoughts and prayers, during these long days of Denise's continued hospitalization.

    May God's peace and the caring of Christian friends be an encouragement during this difficult time.
    --Charlie Scalise

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  3. Jim, you and Denise are in my thoughts and prayers so often. May God bless you. Staci

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