Update from the family nurse.

Update from the family nurse.

This week Bob went through two treatments of a different type of chemo. (Bob, you'll have to supply the name of it as I can't remember.) Bob has a week off and then he'll repeat a couple of treatments and then he should be ready to go to the hospital for the stem cell transplant. Bob said the only complaint with the new chemo is the restless leg syndrome while taking the treatment. That would drive any of us nuts. As usual, Bob takes it all in stride and continues to stay as active as he can. He feels encouraged that he can't feel the lump in his arm at all anymore. That is a very good sign that this new drug is strong enough to get him in remission. Please keep Bob in your prayers. In my discussion with Bob last night he told me that you have two choices when faced with cancer and his choice is to live his life. Thank you Bob. Your words inspire me and your attitude and sense of humor make us all strong. We love you.

Best regards,

Leigh Ann

Hi everyone, it's been awhile since I've entered anything, sorry for the delay. As you have always read from the previous post from Leigh-Ann, we've had a little set back. I meet with my doctor today to find out what the next plan of attack will be. They have said that possibly one or two more rounds of RICE chemo, so I will know more this afternoon.
I am feeling ok, even after 4 rounds of RICE and I feel a little better each day but when I start the chemo again it will kick my butt, but we'll get through it just fine, I'm sure.
I appreciate the video Roxy, it really re-energized me and now I am looking forward to what ever they throw my way, and Tam, you and the boys are great and there is no way that I could do this without you. You are my strength and my focus and I love you for that and many other reasons.
And to the rest of you, thank you for your prayers, kind thoughts and support. I really do love you all, so until next time......thinking of you all, Love Bob

Hanging tough

Bob, You are amazing. You have shown us how to live life to the fullest, even when things are not going our way. You are such an example of how to handle tough things and to keep going even when you are tired and worn out. Our children are so very lucky to have you as their father. You are such a great example of courage and strength. Thank you for being such and inspiration to us all. We love you.

Message from the Family Nurse:

Bob has really had his challenges the last few months. He went through three rounds of chemotherapy called RICE and then the PET scan showed he had not yet gone into remission. He had a fourth round of RICE which was tough on him causing alot of fatigue. Within the past few weeks he went through a painful bone marrow biopsy and fortunately the bone marrow was clear of cancer cells. This enabled Bob to go through the necessary injections and treatment to obtain his stem cells from the bone marrow. These treatments caused alot of bone pain but they were able to get the 10,000,000 stem cells needed for the bone marrow transplant. These cells have been frozen for future use. Unfortunately, a recent PET scan showed that Bob was not yet in remission and there are still active cancer cells in his body. Bob's physicians will be consulting with one another to decided what course of treatment is necessary to get him into remission. We don't yet know if that includes more chemo or radiation, but Bob should be told what the next step will be in the next few days. Bob has been courageous, strong and positive in spite of feeling generally lousy. He continues to work but is anxious to get the bone marrow transplant so he can be cancer free once and for all. Please keep him in your prayers so that they can find the right combination of drugs that will get him into remission so that he can have the transplant. Bob, we love you. You are an example to all of us. Our prayers are with you every day.
Love, Leigh Ann

NEVER EVER GIVE UP IN LIFE

Heavenly Father is real, His power is real in our lives!

Dont worry

Rise up this mornin, smiled with the risin sun, three little birds pirtch by my doorstep, singin sweet songs, of melodies pure and true, sayin, this is my message to you BOB!

Dont worry, bout a thing, cuz every little thing is gonna be alright! Bob Marley...

I love you Bob, Tammy, Chris, Aaron and Jake. We are going to beat this thing one way or another!

Bob - Did you ever check out the video I posted?

We got bad news today, Bob is still not in remission so the tranplant is off until they can get the cancer under control. Sounds like more chemo is going to have to happen before they will even consider the transplant. Not very good news.