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But here is the best news!

They say a week in politics is a long time.  But nothing compared to a week in oncology.  Only 7 days ago Fabian had blood counts near zero, was eating nothing and still suffering an infection with high temperatures.  By … Continue reading

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One Direction – no turning back

Do bloggers ever get writers block? It’s cold and dark outside and I’m struggling to find an inspired start to this entry.  Maybe that was it?  So to tell you what’s been happening; we are already well into the conditioning … Continue reading

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New year, new plan

Well we are now referring to Fabian’s relapse as being last year.  Hard to believe it is nearly 6 months since that woeful day in July.  After a homely but lackadaisical Christmas and New Year during which Fabian piled on the … Continue reading

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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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