Re: [CML] Update on my dad's operation

[Rob]

I hope he will continue to improve and be able to enter the trial.   Rob ----- Original Message ----- From: NikiB To: CML@yahoogroups.com Sent: Monday, December 27, 2004 1:42 PM Subject: [CML] Update on my dad's operation Hello everyone, I just want to let everyone know that I think your prayers are helping. My dad is still in ICU, but I think he'll be moved to a regular room tonight. He is eating and seems more like himself, but he still has a ways to go for a full recovery.   One problem is that his platelets are  so low. I think they are 30 today. He has been getting transfusions daily, but there is a shortage and I don't think he'll be able to get any today.   He's still not out of the woods and we aren't sure how much of a recovery he will make (he has lost strength on his right side and still is confused), but we are hoping for the best. Everyone at MDACC is just wonderful. I can't say enough about them. He has had neurologists, cardiologists, leukemia doctors, etc., all looking after him. In a way, he is lucky this happened while he was down here.   I talked to Dr. Talpaz and he is hopeful that my dad can still participate in the trial several months from now. Because of his platelets, however, he will need to be monitored carefully.   Thanks again and I will continue to give updates on his condition.   Christine NikiB <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Hi everyone, I just wanted to give you all an update on my dad. His condition has changed drastically and he needs as many prayers as he can get.   He came to Houston to participate in the BMS trial at the end of Nov. He isn't yet on it because his platelets were low. They dropped so drastically over the weekend that he developed a blood clot on his brain that had to be removed on Sunday. He has been in ICU ever since. He might not make it. He was doing better Monday and Tuesday, but he had a set back today. There is no new bleeding in his brain, but he has swelling (which is normal), but his heart is irregular and beating too fast, so they are trying to regulate him.   My mom and I flew out to Houston as soon as we found out about the emergency surgery and have been by his side. Please say a few prayers for him. He is weak and unable to speak or open his eyes right now, but he knows we are with him and we are trying to reassure him. If everything goes like we want it to he could recover fully.   Thanks for all your support.   Christine   Christine Rigda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Dad, dx'd 1/00 (currently 71 yrs. old) Hydrea: 1/00-7/01 Gleevec: 7/01-6/04 Hydrea: 6/04-7/04 7/04 No medication 8/04-11/04 400-600 Gleevec BMS-354825 12/04?? New! Sign up for local CML support group meetings in your local community at http://cml.meetup.com Apply for Commercial Real Estate loans online and submit your deal to dozens of hungry lenders in just minutes. 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