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.

Wednesday, October 21, 2009

STC-4 Here We COME!

Rassie is getting moved to STC -4 today (special treatment center, floor 4).  That's the rehab unit!  We are super excited about this.  The attending doctor for the rehab unit thinks that Rassie will only be there 2 weeks before he comes home. I am hoping sooner.  Their goal to get him home is to get him to be as independent as possible. So that does not mean he has to be walking before he comes home just mobile.  Walking will come with time but he is making progress.  He is already able to get himself to the wheel chair with minimal help.  He also is able to get himself to the bathroom and the shower.  All these are good, positive things! Today the physical therapist helped him to stand twice with the walker.  As painful as it might be, he did it.  I am very proud of him. 

That's my short update of the day. No new news on the CML.. Since his numbers are doing well its on the back burnere for a short time.  He is still on the hydroxyurea and allopurinol though.

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