I was Chris' wife/caregiver & this is the medical blog I wrote during his treatment. Short history: dx in July 2010, no initial bone marrow involvement, did 5 rounds hyper-cvad protocol. Found out he is in relapse/refractory status with involvement in his chest, spleen, inguinal & throat lymph nodes, bone marrow, spine & brain in January 2011 when we went to MD Anderson for treatment. The two different rounds of chemo Chris got at MDA could not put him in remission; he died of leukemia/lymphoma on March 18th, 2011, an astonishing and horrific 8 months after his diagnosis.
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Monday, March 7, 2011

quick update

Chris finished his last dose of chemo meds last night.
He has a new severe pain in his abdomen.  His abdomen is visibly swollen.  Had CT of abdomen done late afternoon today.  Hopefully results tomorrow a.m.  I know the leukemia is in his spleen so hoping it does not have to do with that.
He will have to stay inpatient for maybe 2 more weeks because of his weakened mobility.  Should be getting moved to rehab floor in a few days so they can work with him everyday on rebuilding his strength.


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  1. JenBirdMarch 7, 2011 at 8:45 PM

    Waiting sucks....we're all watching the clock with you...

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