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Setback
We’ve had disappointing news; the transplant is to be delayed. Due to a medical complication, Oleander can no longer donate her stem cells. Cassia (12), amazingly, must now step in and take her place, albeit this also means the procedure … Continue reading
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Scent of Christmas
A busy week and one that has been strangely devoid of medical complications. Our fighter, Fabian is resurgent in remission and has regained much of his energy, appetite and mischief. He’s even able to have home tutor visits during this … Continue reading
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Remission – how sweet the sound!
So, a week on already since his discharge. Life seems a lot busier when we’re all at home. No that it’s entirely a bed of roses for Fabian. He’s had a nasty bout of mouth ulcers and cracked lips. If … Continue reading
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Homeward bound
Finally, expectation met reality yesterday and Fabian has been discharged from Bed 2, his home for the past 28 days. I am pleased to say this coincided neatly with the fact that I had arrived on Friday to relieve Lydia … Continue reading
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Doldrums and discussion
I’m tempted to put “ditto” for today’s entry. Not much has changed since the last one. Fabian’s blood counts remain doggedly in the doldrums, much like the economic forecast. I wish it were Robert Peston announcing the results; ‘So, we’ve … Continue reading
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Blood counts down but not out
Friday, November 11, 2011 7:44 PM, GMT I usually wait until there is some exciting news to blog. But a week has passed and very little has happened. The slow wait for Fabian’s blood counts to rise seems inexorable. Seven … Continue reading
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Results day!
Friday, November 4, 2011 9:37 PM, GMT We’ve had to face a number of medical results over the last 5 years, most of them bad – the initial diagnosis, the positive MRD meaning higher risk category, the relapse and the … Continue reading
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A day to remember
Friday, October 28, 2011 8:24 PM, BST This blog has always been focussed on Fabian’s journey, but I’ll also cover other family matters and today, that is to tell you about Lydia’s surgery. I have to confess the last 48 … Continue reading
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Hospital and drugs
Wednesday, October 26, 2011 4:43 PM, BST I’m here at Kingston Hospital where Fabian is having his regular ambisone infusion. Being treated like a royal by the nurses is going down well with him; food, drink, DVDs – all are … Continue reading
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Cool!
Andy Warhol once said; “In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes”. On that basis, my family has already expended their allotted time! He later changed his mind and declared; “In 15 minutes, everyone will be famous”, which … Continue reading
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