An update blog for family and friends about Rich Hill's fight for deliverance from cancer and the Lord's tender mercies. (1 Nephi 1:20)
Monday, January 18, 2010
Good news. He's skinny again.
Rich is doing well today. The heart doc said the heart is fine and the cath came out last night. They are taking 3 more liters out today with dialysis. He is really skinny 165 lb of no muscle. :)
Rich, I know how it feels! I lost 40 pounds with only flab to show for it, down to 159 after my bout with pancreatitis and gall bladder removal. The good news: 6 months later, I've gained half of it back and actually have restored a bit of muscle. Hang in there, you will too!!! We're praying for your continued restoration of your health!
We HEART you Rich and Kathy! GET STRONG...eat lotsa chocolate for muscles...lol Mike's dad and mom were in a car accident last week and his dad was lifeflighted to Boise-with head injuries...still in a coma...his mom is fine. Prayers for EVERYONE!!! esp, your family...that's what it's all about..Bro...(we love to count you as family) Hurry and get well so we can go get an Innnnout...I've heard it does wonders for your heart! xoxo
Welcome and thank you for your faith, prayers, love, and concern
History: On March 3, 2008, I was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, Large B Cell Aggressive. I had a tumor in my left abdomen about the size of a grapefruit, which was impacting my kidney and spleen. Immediately, I sought opinions from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and Huntsman Cancer Institute in Salt Lake City, who recommended chemotherapy (R-CHOP) which failed. I then completed RICE chemotherapy which failed.
After a wonderful priesthood blessing, in February, 2010, I entered the University of Utah hospital for 30 days for an auto stem cell replacement (bone marrow transplant using my stem cells). After 90 days in remission, my cancer returned. After two different types of failed chemotherapy, including BEXAR Beam, I was given a test dosage of Revlimid, a cousin of the ugly thalidimid of the 50s and 60s. Revlimid immediately reduced the size of the tumor, relieved my pain and qualified me for a second bone marrow transplant.
After a wonderful priesthood blessing, on December 15, 2010, I entered the hospital again for an allogeneic stem cell transplant (a matched donor's stem cells). My wonderful sister, Vicki, was a perfect match for the transplant and she gave her stem cells that I might live. After a precarious stay in ICU with a raging infection (intubation and a close call with death), I survived to leave the hospital after 45 days. Another example of the Lord's tender mercies and the power of your faith, fasting and prayers.
Since January, 2011, my PET scans have been clean. I am working part-time and enjoying life with my wonderful family.
I want to be a cancer survivor - delivered from this disease by the tender mercies of the Lord because of our faith unto power (1 Nephi 1:20).
6 comments:
RICH ROCKS! ROCK ON BROTHER!
Rich, I know how it feels! I lost 40 pounds with only flab to show for it, down to 159 after my bout with pancreatitis and gall bladder removal. The good news: 6 months later, I've gained half of it back and actually have restored a bit of muscle. Hang in there, you will too!!! We're praying for your continued restoration of your health!
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We HEART you Rich and Kathy! GET STRONG...eat lotsa chocolate for muscles...lol
Mike's dad and mom were in a car accident last week and his dad was lifeflighted to Boise-with head injuries...still in a coma...his mom is fine. Prayers for EVERYONE!!! esp, your family...that's what it's all about..Bro...(we love to count you as family)
Hurry and get well so we can go get an Innnnout...I've heard it does wonders for your heart! xoxo
Yul Brynner would be jealous...you look better with his look than the chrome dome king himself. Hair, or no hair, you look good.
We'll keep praying for you Rich. This is another bump until you're back in the saddle again.
Sheldon
Muscle is over rated!
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