Update

Yes, I know it has been awhile since my first posting. that is probably why I have not done anything like this before so chill.

GOOOOD NEWS! They have found three good bone marrow matches at DUKE so I am on track to start the process in the next two weeks. I will have several rounds of tests, EKG, CAT scans, CXR (??), meeting with radiation team and what ever is left, including my personal favorite, a bone marrow biopsy. This is a pleasent experience in the doctors examining room under local anesthesia of DRILLING into your hip bone and removing fluids for testing. Now I have never had a baby so I, as a male, and can not know discomfort and pain but OUCH. Let's just say that the first time I had it my wife said I looked like I had a seizure and was in the hospital for a week. My last two were lest eventful but hurt also. The process will start with 4 days of radiation and three of Chemo. A day of rest and I get my new stem cells. Then we start the wait and see process. I will try to update as I go and feel up to it. My wife will also be on-line so I will turn it over to her at that time.

That's enough for now and thanks for all your prayers and thoughts. A hug, no kisses yet, to each and everyone of you. Thanks.