On September 25, 2009, Rassie was diagnosed with Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia. His symptoms: Swollen Feet and bruising. We never exepected a diagnoses of Leukemia. The Doctors and we ourselves, are very optimistic about the treatments available. We know that we have a long road ahead of us and we hope that you will support us on our journey to recovery.

Friday, October 2, 2009

Just a quick Update

It's Friday. Everything is going good. Rassie is feeling just fine. That seems to be the question on everyone's mind.  I just want to let everyone know that Rassie never felt bad. He had some swelling and some bruising and went to the doctor as a precuation.  We never thought that the blood work would come back with the diagnosis of leukemia.

Rassie's white count is down to 150,000 today. That means the higher dosage is doing its job. 

The only  complaint we have had is about the Wal-Mart pharmacy.  This will be last time we try to get his prescription of hydroxyurea filled there.  They are supposed to give him a 1 month supply but apparently they haven't gotten any in their shipments.  Therefore, they've only been giving him a 3 day supply at a time.  Which in my opinion is dumb.  It also means that they have more than what they are handing out.  If they give you a 3 day supply because that is all they have and you go back the next day to get the rest but it didn't come on their shipment how are they going to give you another 3 day supply! I guess we should both just be thankful and not complain.  But we know he needs this medication and Wal-Mart pharmacy seems to be playing around.  Talk about irritating!