Diana's update is accurate,
I spoke with the cancer doctor. She said that the first step of chemo is going well. The chemo has basically reset the bone marrow to nearly empty. There are only a few cells and only a small percentage are leukemia.
He will continue chemo without the need for an IV for now. He will start an oral chemo drug called gleevec.
He will be able to go home next week.
Because he is positive for the philadelphia chromosome, chemo will not be enough in the long run. He will eventually need a bone marrow transplant. We will hear more about this tomorrow.
Dad's family circa 1979
Thank you to my awesome aunts and uncles for your willingness to donate!
Love you
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