[Mike Conlon]

Hi Launch: Emory must put you in the Atlanta area. You definitely want to go with one oncologist. I can tell you from my own tough experiences to also include your family doctor for things you don't think the oncologist is handling correctly. The oncologist is sometimes focused only on his area and doesn't respond to other concerns. I constantly complained about sleep 1-2 hours per night and lost 35 pounds in three months. On the third emergency room visit the doc got it right in 15 seconds. I was allergic to the anti-nausea medicine they gave before the chemo. I knew in Dec. 06 I had a major problem, but through a variety of problems I didn't get a final Dx until May of 07. So it would appear you are working in a good time frame. The % of blasts and the IPSS score are quite important. I assume they told you if his temperture goes above 100.5 to call the hotline 24/7. Good luck, prayers helped me a lot.