November 22 - Day 35 + 7
This news is actually from November 15, but I have found it very difficult to break the news. Please accept my apologies for the delay.
On Nov. 13, I had a bone marrow biopsy to determine the results of this round of chemo. On the 15th, I was informed that the results were not good. I am not in remission, so I cannot go forward with a bone marrow transplant.
In fact, there are no viable treatment options left, other than experimental ones which have a very low success rate. So the bottom line is I came home as soon as possible (19th) and I'm on essentially palliative care, which means blood transfusions once or twice a week. This gives me a life expectancy of three months or so.
Thank you to everyone. You've been such a support over the last several months in person and on this blog.
CMc (sic) What can we say ? Stay strong - you've been amazing this far. Thoughts with ALL Always COUSDRW
ReplyDeleteBrian, it's so difficult to not be able to help you get well. We will help you in every other way we know how. It's difficult to come up with the right words to say. You have always been so zen, so wise and so there for everyone you care so deeply for. You are such a good man - Once more proving the adage; "Life is not fair." But you are such an exemplary husband, father, son, brother, nephew, cousin and friend. All of us appreciate all that you are. We love you. Aunty M & Uncle G
ReplyDeleteYou sir are truly a "Sir".
ReplyDeleteYou have no need to apologise as you have handled yourself and this situation as well as possible.
You have, as always, my respect and best wishes.
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It is without doubt impossible to respond to your last blog without expressing our wish that the outcome had been different. You have shown courage in the face of such adversity - you deserve all the love and respect that obviously surrounds you at this time. I have seen your bravery now first hand - please be assured that we are here for you and all of the family and anything that we can do (no matter how big or small) if it is possible we will pitch in with all of the other wonderful people who are fighting in your corner. We wish we had been able to spend more time with you and your family throughout the years - I especially carry many happy memories - even if I was the one person who tried to -kill you off - when you were 3. You are such a sweet cousin - fight on if you can much love rosy posy
ReplyDeleteMy friend, remember my advice, don't ever give up. Your will to live is such a powerful medicine. We are all rooting for you. Our golf game is on hold waiting for you to join us. Please fight on.
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Brian we are thinking of you from across the pond. You are a remarkable man and we are thinking about you all of the time and send you loads of love. You are truly inspirational. Hope my mum is being of some help to you all. Biggest kisses and hugs cousin jus xxx
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