Apparently, the tumor started growing again sometime after my last two clean PET scans (April 15 and June 1). It had grown enough by the first of July that I felt extreme fatigue. After three days of tests and another PET scan, the tumor was identified as the cause.
This week, the doctors started CISPLAT chemotherapy (first session on Thursday after installation of a port and another bone marrow biopsy). There will be approximately 4-5 infusions and then another PET Scan. CISPLAT consists of Rituxan, Gemzar and Methylprednisolone. The hope is that this chemo cocktail will reduce the size of the tumor significantly. If that occurs, I could then be eligible for a second bone marrow transplant (analagous stem cell replacement) using stem cells from my siblings. That would introduce a whole new immune system into my body which we hope would be resistant to and attack the non-hodkins lymphoma cells.
We are very humbled by this latest news after 90 days of remission. We remain and will remain faithful and confident in the priesthood blessings I have received, in your faith and prayers and in the power of the Lord to deliver me from cancer and heal me. We are grateful for the stength you give us.
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Rich-
I went to school with Natalie and used to babysit Ali. I am saddened to hear your cancer has returned. Stay strong, its a tough fight. My family has been down the cancer road with my mother and I know what a long hard journey it is! My prayers are with you!
Heidi Stevenson
We continue to pray for the cancer to be gone and for you to be healed.
Dear Rich!
Today, Sunday, is Father's Day in Brazil! Feliz Dia dos Pais! Praying that you receive the gift of remission very soon :)
hugs!
Kika, Trevor & Olivia
"Desejo que te vá bem em todas as coisas bem como vai a tua alma e que tenha saúde e prosperidade." (III Jo 1:2)
voce vai vencer mais essa etapa!!!
te amamos
Eliana e família
Querido irmao Hill,
Estamos orando muito por ti.
Te amamos,
Ricardo e Vi
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