Day 5
I wanted to pass on some difficult news to a few of you that I have stayed in touch with since I left for greener pastures, which they truly have been up until now.
Last Friday, my son John was diagnosed with leukemia. He began chemotherapy last night and will be in semi isolation for at least 5 more weeks, during which we will see how he responds. His particular diagnosis is a difficult strain with complications that make a bone marrow transplant his best hope, although that process in itself is difficult one.
I took him straight from the doctor’s office to the hospital and he won’t see anything outside of the ward for a long time. He is in good spirits, and actually feeling better now that some of his symptoms are being treated. Because Emory’s hospital is right on campus, his room has been a student center for all his friends, which he is enjoying. I suspect that tedium will set in once people go home for the holidays.
He is otherwise well and strong and in good spirits, so there is good reason for hope, and we do all need that. Keep John, Debbie and me in your thoughts.
Last Friday, my son John was diagnosed with leukemia. He began chemotherapy last night and will be in semi isolation for at least 5 more weeks, during which we will see how he responds. His particular diagnosis is a difficult strain with complications that make a bone marrow transplant his best hope, although that process in itself is difficult one.
I took him straight from the doctor’s office to the hospital and he won’t see anything outside of the ward for a long time. He is in good spirits, and actually feeling better now that some of his symptoms are being treated. Because Emory’s hospital is right on campus, his room has been a student center for all his friends, which he is enjoying. I suspect that tedium will set in once people go home for the holidays.
He is otherwise well and strong and in good spirits, so there is good reason for hope, and we do all need that. Keep John, Debbie and me in your thoughts.
