Hi All

Welcome to my blog, as most of you know I was diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer in July 2008, after 6 months of treatment with Chemo and Steroids my cancer has reduced tremendously, I have now had a stem cell transplant which will keep the cancer dormant for longer, my stem cell treatment started on January 5th with Chemo and I had the transplant in March. I am now home but having to take life very slowly while my cells build up, I will be back to hospital several times over the next few months for blood tests and treatment.
Please feel free to pass this address to anyone and to add comments and join in to help keep me sane (or is it too late for that).
Thanks to all at Royal Liverpool Hospital who have made this year possible, and to all the staff who have worked so hard to eventually harvest the cells and the wonderful staff on the transplant unit, A special thanks to Jamie who is as daft as me when I need humour but an absolutely fantastic support from day one (shame he and most of the staff support LFC but I can't hold that against them).

Ivan 07957361356
ivan.thomason@ntlworld.com

23 February 2009

News from The Hospital

I have just had a call from the Stem Cell Transplant coordinator and she and the Prof are happy with the amount of cells harvested, they are trying to get me in for the transplant soon after the 3 weeks that I now have to have away from chemo. Just think, I could be home soon after Easter.
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6 comments:

  1. Anonymous23 February, 2009

    Great News...Good luck with everything. The Bates

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  2. Anonymous23 February, 2009

    Fantastic news. Hope it all goes well over the next few weeks. I see Lance Armstrong finished just outside the top 5 in the Tour of California at the start of his 2nd comeback. Don't forget my money is still on you to win the 2012 Tour De France! All the best mate. Martin.

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  3. Diane23 February, 2009

    Ah, the power of chocolate! Seriously, it's great news especially if you will be out for Easter. Think of all the eggs!

    Look after yourself and keep dodging the germs.

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  4. Anonymous23 February, 2009

    From GP Runner
    Excellent news indeed. It's the waiting around that drives you nuts especially when there is so much you want to get done... At least you have a target now & you have to keep fit for it - eating chocolate sounds quite a good way of doing this (the antioxidants, you know...).

    Peter

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  5. Unknown26 February, 2009

    Great news Ivan, all the best.

    It's Andrew from the sauna by the way (I did try to respond to your previous message but it wouldn't let me log in.)

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  6. Ivan26 February, 2009

    Cheers Andy

    come on Town

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