[Gloria J]

Hello George, I can imagine how you both feel after such devastating news. But, don't despair, and, Neil offered you great advice - take it to heart. Read and talk to as many people as you can, and don't let the doom and gloom you might read scare both of you.

Every day there are new advances and treatments available for all of these awful bone marrow diseases, you just need to find the one that will work for your partner.

One other word - ask, no, demand, the best bone marrow biopsy person they have to do his biopsy tomorrow. That procedure in itself can be overwhelming, and you and your partner don't need that on top of everything else you're dealing with.

Best of luck for an easy time tomorrow, and know that everyone here is pulling for you both.