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Wonderful News!!!! We are happy to celebrate like Lori's celebrating today as well! The Doctor told Ron his BMB from 12/6/11 reflects complete remission! Praise God!

Next Step: Plan is to proceed with a Mini-Transplant (Unrelated Donor). The doctor seems to believe based on Ron's marrow condition he will have no problems finding a match in the Registry. First though, he wants Ron to gain a bit more strength before proceeding.

He doesn't want to give Ron any more Consolidation Type chemo, but, does want to wait another month at least, perhaps two months. During this wait, he will start Ron on a round of Dacogen for 3 Days protocol in hopes it keeps him where he's at for now. He just didn't want to knock Ron on his butt while he's suppose to be getting stronger. The other option is to do nothing and just wait another month. (His recommendation is to do something, while waiting and that is Dacogen).

So, Dec 27th, Ron begins this new treatment as he continues to move forward toward a mini-transplant. His counts look good, except PLTs could be higher. We praise God for the results and wonderful News today!

WBCs 6.7, HBG 10.1, HCT 30.9%,Neut 50%, PLT 60

We have claimed Ron's healing, and we accept God's will in how every he delivers the healing. I'm opting for divine intervention BEFORE the transplant, but, hey, if we go forward, then, it's the path we're suppose to be on. I have total Faith in God's leading the path.

Have a blessed weekend!
Love, Cindy