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Post by freecharlie on Feb 16, 2020 15:39:28 GMT
5/12/2020
My brother got the word today that he is in remission!!! Oh happy dance!!!! Since this isn't a cancer that is cured, but rather managed, he will start maintenance drugs here in a couple of weeks. Other than that, he is on his way to getting life back to a normal track (at least as normal as the rest of us right now)
Thank you for your warm wishes, thoughts, prayers, and words of kindness. I've treasured all of them.
update 3/23
He had just come out of the eating restrictions and the self isolating when the virus started spreading, so he is okay.
It helps that his kids are home and his wife can work from home as they are hopefully protecting him from being too exposed.
He's little depressed because he wanted to start getting out and doing things and then BAM everything shuts down, but he gets it.
Hopefully this summer will bring us all some relief
Original post - February something
He's been home from the hospital since the 6th and he seems to be getting better (much too slowly for his liking). They won't know if it worked for a while until they do a blood test.
Right now he goes from his bed to his couch back to bed. He says the kitchen is just too far. He eats tiny bits here and there
He stayed up to talk to me yesterday for a couple of hours while the family was at children events. Said he knew he had a sister all along, but didnt realize he had a sister that was being sincere when I said. "Anything you need. "
Doctors say if every thing goes well he should feel 1% better each day bringing close to normal some time in MayOriginal Post February something
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Post by KikiPea on Feb 16, 2020 15:41:17 GMT
Sending lots of healing prayers his way!
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Post by crazy4scraps on Feb 16, 2020 15:44:12 GMT
Sending healing thoughts your brother’s way! Hope he’s feeling a lot better quickly.
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Post by elaine on Feb 16, 2020 15:46:36 GMT
I hope that he continues to feel a little better each day! You are a great sister.  |
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Post by Merge on Feb 16, 2020 15:52:34 GMT
Excellent update. Sending good wishes for his continued recovery. You’re a great sister!
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Post by PrettyInPeank on Feb 16, 2020 15:54:06 GMT
You’re a great sister. I’m praying this works. The poor guy has been through hell, I can’t imagine the stress. Hugs. ❤️
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Post by marimoose on Feb 16, 2020 15:58:12 GMT
This is a pretty positive news and I hope that it only continues to get better. I know I am still thinking about him, sending good thoughts. Sure can see how frustrating it must be to be so weak as he gets better. I have never experienced what he is going through and only know from being sick with other things how maddening it is to have to simply lay there as the body heals but nothing can compare to fighting for your life. You are very wonderful sister and a blessing to him and his family. Thank you for the update  |
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Post by jmd74 on Feb 16, 2020 16:27:20 GMT
I am so happy he has such a wonderful sister! I hope he feels better soon!
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Post by brandy327 on Feb 16, 2020 16:31:05 GMT
Lots of continued good thoughts to him throughout his recovery. What a fabulous sister you are!
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Post by seaexplore on Feb 16, 2020 16:44:21 GMT
Yay! Did he have stem cells done? A teacher at works husband has multiple myeloma and just had stem cells done last week. This is the second time he’s had this and he feels pretty good within a month or so.
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Post by revirdsuba99 on Feb 16, 2020 16:49:39 GMT
Sure glad your DB is home and doing better!
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Post by mom on Feb 16, 2020 16:56:24 GMT
I am really happy to read this update!!
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Post by freecharlie on Feb 16, 2020 16:59:52 GMT
Yay! Did he have stem cells done? A teacher at works husband has multiple myeloma and just had stem cells done last week. This is the second time he’s had this and he feels pretty good within a month or so. Yes, They took his cells and cleaned them and then gave him what he calls a chemo-bomb. Then after two days, they gave him his clean cells back. We are hoping this does the trick. We have heard that there could be a second time and then if that doesn't work, they could maybe need mine. It is better with his, so we are hoping that it sticks. He feels like he is missing out on his life right now, and he is. But hopefully this allows him to get back to living it. |
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Post by jenjie on Feb 16, 2020 17:00:42 GMT
“ Said he knew he had a sister all along, but didnt realize he had a sister that was being sincere when I said. "Anything you need. "”
🥰🥰🥰 this is one of the blessings that can come from such a Difficult circumstance. Praying for continued improvement in his health.
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Post by scrapmaven on Feb 16, 2020 17:50:47 GMT
Your brother has a very dedicated and loving sister. May he feel much better each day and live a long, healthy, happy life.
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Post by seaexplore on Feb 16, 2020 17:52:52 GMT
Yay! Did he have stem cells done? A teacher at works husband has multiple myeloma and just had stem cells done last week. This is the second time he’s had this and he feels pretty good within a month or so. Yes, They took his cells and cleaned them and then gave him what he calls a chemo-bomb. Then after two days, they gave him his clean cells back. We are hoping this does the trick. We have heard that there could be a second time and then if that doesn't work, they could maybe need mine. It is better with his, so we are hoping that it sticks. He feels like he is missing out on his life right now, and he is. But hopefully this allows him to get back to living it. That’s exactly what my friends husband had done! |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 16, 2020 18:05:23 GMT
Oh gosh. Hugs to you for being such a compassionate, wonderful sister!! And prayers to your brother, and hopes that he improves daily. xo
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Post by refugeepea on Feb 16, 2020 19:07:12 GMT
That's such a long recovery! I'm glad your relationship is better.
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Post by bc2ca on Feb 16, 2020 19:08:35 GMT
I'm sure it is hard to see progress if 1% better a day is the right pace, but sounds like he is on track. I love that he is letting you know he appreciates you being there for him.  |
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Post by snyder on Feb 16, 2020 19:18:11 GMT
Glad to hear he is home and doing better. I know it is a long road to travel, but pray he will continue to get better each day as the doctors predict. {{{Hugs}}}
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Post by eastcoastpea on Feb 16, 2020 21:37:58 GMT
Glad to hear the positive update.
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Post by quietgirl on Feb 16, 2020 23:32:53 GMT
I hope he gets completely better fast. Great update and best wishes.
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Post by lucyg on Feb 17, 2020 0:41:33 GMT
That is happy news. It’s nice you are taking care of him.
My 88yo aunt with multiple myeloma is hanging in there, too.
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Post by maryland on Feb 17, 2020 1:40:14 GMT
That's great! I hope he continues to improve. What a great sister you are, you must help with his healing just being there for him.
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Post by auntkelly on Feb 17, 2020 4:03:20 GMT
I hope your brother continues to feel better each day. I’m glad you are there for him.
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Post by destined2bmom on Feb 17, 2020 5:00:07 GMT
That is a wonderful update! Keeping your brother and family in my prayers.
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Post by worrywart on Feb 17, 2020 14:43:44 GMT
Glad to hear that he is slowly improving. Keeping him in my prayers for health and healing.
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Post by compeateropeator on Feb 17, 2020 15:15:31 GMT
Continued good thoughts sent your brothers way.
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Post by christine58 on Mar 23, 2020 15:32:14 GMT
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Post by freecharlie on Mar 23, 2020 15:49:24 GMT
thanks for asking. He had just come out of the eating restrictions and the self isolating when the virus started spreading, so he is okay. It helps that his kids are home and his wife can work from home as they are hopefully protecting him from being too exposed. He's little depressed because he wanted to start getting out and doing things and then BAM everything shuts down, but he gets it. Hopefully this summer will bring us all some relief. |
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