Monday, November 30, 2009

Remission...Still!!

Late Sunday afternoon, I received a call from my doctor in Chicago, stating that my 6 month bone marrow biopsy came back free and clear of any cancer cells. This was great news. Before the biopsy they drew blood to run labs on my counts. I found out that my counts were holding steady and really couldn't be better.

Hemoglobin - 14.0
White Blood Count - 8.7
Platelets - 167

So I knew from those counts that everything should be fine. But it was a big relief to hear it from the doctor himself.

Thanksgiving went well and was fairly festive. I surprised my wife by secretly flying her sister in for the holiday. That was a tough one to keep under wraps. Here are some pictures from the weekend...Katie and Kelly are so photo-genic, it makes me sick!


Katie and I.


Katie and her sister Kelly


Katie and Kelly, the white coated duo


From left: My sister Jen, myself, Aunt Judy, Aunt Sharon, My Dad, and Uncle Frank

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  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    That was the best news for over the holiday weekend!!!! You are really doing great! I am so glad that you were able to keep your secret about Kelly. I know Katie must have been at a loss for words! All girls like surprises :)

    FYI you are going to get a of flac for looking so tan! I have to give that radiation thing a look see :)

    ~dh

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Monday, November 30, 2009

Remission...Still!!

Late Sunday afternoon, I received a call from my doctor in Chicago, stating that my 6 month bone marrow biopsy came back free and clear of any cancer cells. This was great news. Before the biopsy they drew blood to run labs on my counts. I found out that my counts were holding steady and really couldn't be better.

Hemoglobin - 14.0
White Blood Count - 8.7
Platelets - 167

So I knew from those counts that everything should be fine. But it was a big relief to hear it from the doctor himself.

Thanksgiving went well and was fairly festive. I surprised my wife by secretly flying her sister in for the holiday. That was a tough one to keep under wraps. Here are some pictures from the weekend...Katie and Kelly are so photo-genic, it makes me sick!


Katie and I.


Katie and her sister Kelly


Katie and Kelly, the white coated duo


From left: My sister Jen, myself, Aunt Judy, Aunt Sharon, My Dad, and Uncle Frank

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  1. AnonymousDecember 2, 2009 at 7:22 AM

    That was the best news for over the holiday weekend!!!! You are really doing great! I am so glad that you were able to keep your secret about Kelly. I know Katie must have been at a loss for words! All girls like surprises :)

    FYI you are going to get a of flac for looking so tan! I have to give that radiation thing a look see :)

    ~dh

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