[PaulS]

Hi - glad to hear your counts are heading in the right direction - I hope you continue to do well.

Thanks for asking - Unfortunately, the Vidaza didn't seem to do to much - and my bone marrow biopsy showed a genetic abnormality for the first time - and patchy but elevated blasts - as a consequence they want to transplant me while I'm still relatively healthy - almost weekly transfusions are getting depressing.

I'm talking to a couple of transplant doctors with slightly different techniques - and will make a decision with my oncologist as to the what she/we feel is the best approach. Good news is my brother is a match - I'll probably start the transplant process - vidaza for five days, chemo and transplant - in several weeks - definitely dreading it - but hopeful that I may be cured and restored to health. My goal is to be skiing by March.

So keep getting better - your perseverance is inspiring!

All the best
paul