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The Road: Newborn
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Navigating "Our Journey" through CLL and HSCT. Wednesday, May 2, 2012. Today is day 0. The start of a new leash on life. It all began at 10:45 am and was over by 12:45. That may seem a little anti-climactic to some, but for us it is absolutely phenomenal and miraculous. How many of us can say that we have literally been given the chance to start our lives over? On a slightly lighter note, have you ever seen a bag of life? Well, now you can say that you have. Straight in through the CVC, and now we wait.
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Our Journey...: Why Wait?
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May 19, 2015. Yesterday was a frustrating day at MDA. Results from my bone marrow biopsy were inconclusive on the day that we had thought. That we would decide on the next steps in my treatment plan. Instead, we would have to wait until the cytogenetics (FISH) results came back and probably reschedule another BMB. :/. I have leaned toward my stem cell’s doctor’s view because I like NOT having leukemia! While I have determined every day to lay this at the Lord’s feet, it does require a daily decisio...
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Our Journey...: Keep Believing!
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May 14, 2015. The other morning, I woke up and walked into the kitchen to get my coffee and found that my favorite wooden “Believe” plaque had fallen from the wall above my pantry door and shattered into several pieces. I was really sad. I have had that piece for quite some time and it was very special to me…for several reasons. 8220;May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may abound in hope.”. 8220;So do not fear, for I am with you;.
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Our Journey...: May 2015
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May 19, 2015. Yesterday was a frustrating day at MDA. Results from my bone marrow biopsy were inconclusive on the day that we had thought. That we would decide on the next steps in my treatment plan. Instead, we would have to wait until the cytogenetics (FISH) results came back and probably reschedule another BMB. :/. I have leaned toward my stem cell’s doctor’s view because I like NOT having leukemia! While I have determined every day to lay this at the Lord’s feet, it does require a daily decisio...
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The Road: Day Negative 7
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Navigating "Our Journey" through CLL and HSCT. Wednesday, April 25, 2012. Ok, we are officially moving on down the road now. Yesterday, we did all of the final pre-transplant tests. Nothing major. We also were able to get her CVC dressing changed for the first time. I thought maybe you would like to see a little graphic detail. She always wanted bigger eyelashes. These actually coordinate with her mask. This is the central venous catheter, with three lumens. April 26, 2012 at 11:15 AM. I'm starting this ...
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The Road: February 2012
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Navigating "Our Journey" through CLL and HSCT. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. What did you say? Just hit a pothole that we didn't see. I thought that I would be able to give the campath injections. Made sense, the doctor's suggested it, Tamara was good with it. Who wouldn't be? Having someone you love do this in your home, where your comfort level would be at it's highest. The insurance company, that's who isn't good with it! So much for that! Monday, February 13, 2012. A view from the passenger seat. Tamar...
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The Road: What did you say???
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Navigating "Our Journey" through CLL and HSCT. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. What did you say? Just hit a pothole that we didn't see. I thought that I would be able to give the campath injections. Made sense, the doctor's suggested it, Tamara was good with it. Who wouldn't be? Having someone you love do this in your home, where your comfort level would be at it's highest. The insurance company, that's who isn't good with it! So much for that! Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). View my complete profile.
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Our Journey...: March 2015
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March 25, 2015. Good News, Bad News. I described the pain to the PA who seemed a bit at a loss, but as soon as Dr. Shah came in, she seemed to know just what it was. The T-Cells are busy at work seeking and destroying the cancer cells! And in doing so, they emit a protein that causes inflammation in my body and makes me feel like crud. So the good news is that the T-Cells are working hard. The bad news is that it makes me feel lousy. It should not be permanent. Steroids are not an option on this trial.
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Our Journey...: July 2015
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July 24, 2015. So we will continue to watch and wait. Fortunately, my doctor watches very closely! While I am very thankful for these results, it is difficult right now to understand…. WHY? Why am I given more time, more weeks, months, maybe even years with my family when others who have walked similar walks are not? I know as a believer that these are not questions that I will find answers to on this side of heaven. I know that God has numbered our days from the beginning. 8220;Yet this I call to mind.