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.

Sunday, October 18, 2009

The weekend

Rassie's white count was down to 17,000 today. I cannot believe what progress he has made with that.  The Doctors are very impressed.  It makes them a little less concerned about the leukemia for the time being so that they can focus on his back injury.

Speaking of his injury.  Things are about the same. No feeling in either foot, except for the tingling.  And the right leg is still numb.  He still has lots of pain and is unable to stand or walk.  He has a knot on his lower back where the cable hit him.  It seems to be getting bigger.  The physical therapist seems to think it is fluid build up.  Dr. R said she doesn't think its fluid and she will let the nueroligist know tomorrow, Monday.  So, pretty much the only progress that has been made is Rassie is able to move himself to and from a wheel chair.  He does need some help though moving his legs from the bed to the wheel chair and vice versa.  He is not able to stay in the wheel chair long or both legs go numb and start swelling.  I am really hoping for some answers and some improvement soon. For now, all I can do is support him and Pray. 

3 comments:

Annie - Steven's mom said...

Hello Amber

I am sorry about your husband having CML and also his back injury! Wow - not raining, but pouring........

My name is Annie and my 26 year old son has CML - he was dx'd in March '06, has been on 400mg Gleevec ever since and is doing great.....

I am going to follow your and Rassie's journey with interest and will keep believing that in 3 years from now, your updates will be about your beautiful children and how CML has taken a lessor role in your lives..... It has in ours and we are very blessed because of it.

If I can help you with any questions or if you just want to chat - please feel free to email me anytime.

love and light
Annie

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