Now Leukemia Free

[johnwc]

That's the news from my doc at OHSU today, day +66.
Nov 2013 diagnosed with CMML, 2-3 years to live. Blasts were around 8%. Did 8 cycles of Decitibine.
Nov 2014, went in for transplant but CMML had changed into AML and blasts of 45%.
Did 28 day chemo conditioning 7+3.
Two weeks at home.
Then January 1 back to OHSU,chemo 5+2, and got my transplant on January 6th.

I have had no sign of GVH but we'll see when they start with drawing the Tacrilimus which is the immune-suppressant.

I am still tired and weary, have dry mouth but overall not bad at all.
Write if you have any questions.
JOHN

[KMac]

John,

What great news! I was wondering how you were doing. I'm so glad to log into Marrowforums tonight and read your update.

I'm sure you must be tired, you have been through a lot!

May your new marrow continue to grow and heal you, and may you stay clear of the GvHD in the weeks and months ahead.

I hear spring is in the air there in Portland (I have family near there). Heading to the West Coast with my son soon to climb a mountain at Big Sur. I hope you will be feeling progressively stronger as well, and be able to do the things you enjoy most.

Kevin

[DanL]

Great news John. It looks like you have been through a lot already. I wish you a very smooth and strong recovery from transplant.

[bailie]

Very good John. Keep up the good work and be patient with your recovery.

[Cheryl C]

Well done, John! Wonderful news. All the very best with the Tacrolimus withdrawal - I hope doesn't cause you any difficulties. Keep posting!