HMC 9 24 09

Sorry for the lack of posts. Nothing has been new or exciting. I received my chemo and the chemo pump has been reestablished. My position at EDS did not work out. I was having trouble leaving the windows world and entering the Sun Solarlis Operating System. The company hated Windows and Microsoft, which is where I had a comfort zone. Needing a day off every three weeks to visit Hershey Cancer Clinic is making it hard to find a regular full time position, I need to redefine what I am looking for I guess.

Some good news is that on 10/15/09 the pump will be removed and I will be given pills to replace the 5FU chemo in the pump.

Thanks for the thoughts and Prayers


Dan

5K run / walk for Danny

http://www.allwillbewell5k.com/Home.html

Hershey 9/16/09

Went for chemo and sat there for one hour and twenty minutes past my scheduled time only to be told that they were sending me home because my blood counts were not up to par.

They scheduled me for 9Am next Wed the 23rd but these next two weeks are REALLY important for the position I have at Sun/EDS/HP. I am asking them to push the chemo back until after my training when my schedule is 3PM to 11:30 PM.

We shall see.


Thanks for all of the thoughts and prayers.

Hershey 8/19/09

We were sent home without chemo because my blood count was low and I was anemic.
The pump was removed until 9/16/09 (HOORAY). The lymph nodes appear to be getting better. The two near the throat are hardly noticeable.
More good news is that the new employer (EDS / HP) is working with me to make my appointments. Since I have only been there 9 days, I am really impressed with their attitude.

Thanks to all for your thoughts and prayers.

Peace and Love
Dan

August 10, 2009 - EDS -

Well with the pump hanging over my shoulder and with doctor's appointments already scheduled during the next 8 weeks, EDS officially brought me on board today. management said they would work with me and help me catch up on training for the days I miss.

Felt weird but good getting up and getting dressed for work this AM.

Thanks Everyone

Dan

THIS IS FROM DANNY'S BLOG. He is doing BETTER

Tuesday, August 4, 2009

REMISSION!!!

Holy cow! I feel abou 10 pounds lighter (which, incidentally, is not a good thing right now)

I just received the call with my biopsy results and found out that I am officially in remission.....my blast cells were less than 5% and I can officially move on to phase 2 of the treatment WHEW!!!

So we were able to take down this cancer from 97% all the way to about 3%.....not too shabby, and that 3% had better watch out.

Words cannot express how much I appreciate the love, prayers, and support from everybody reading this and everybody in my life. It has been inspirational to hear from so many loved ones that have been with me through this journey.

This was Evan's fortune cookie from lunch today: "There are 3 colors, 10 digits, and 7 notes, it's what you do with them that matters". Not sure how that applies, but it seemed really profound.

ALL will be very very well

My Hero

I can not mention enough how my baby ( Danny) is my hero in how he is facing what is being thrown at him. And he is now engaged to one of the most wonderful people in the World from a tremendous family.
I could not be HAPPIER.
Hanna & Dan - I love You