I don't know you, but I read your daughter's blogs. My husband was diagnosed 2006 with CML and had his bone marrow transplant June 2006(his sister was his donor) and has been cancer free since August 2006. Still deals with GVHD, but we will take that. I have put your name on the prayer roll here in Denver many times. I think of you often and only wish for the best for you and your family! Have a great day!!!! May our Heavenly Father give you the peace and strength to Carry on!
So glad to see you looking better every day Rich. May the Lord bless you always. You have really been through it. We love you and pray each day for you. It feels so good to have the worst over and sure changed our outlooks on life.
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).
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It was my birthday wish that did the trick! And a few prayers here and there hahah just kidding. We love you and soon you'll be home again!
Silvia, hyrum and julia
Awesome picture! You are looking great! It was wonderful to see you yesterday! Don't forget your breathing lesson! Love you!
Leslie
I love this news and love the picture!
How're the WBC's faring? Any tentative break-out-of-the hospital dates?
It was so good to see you and share some good memories. You are looking hot for an old guy with cancer! I love you, Uncle!unmers
I don't know you, but I read your daughter's blogs. My husband was diagnosed 2006 with CML and had his bone marrow transplant June 2006(his sister was his donor) and has been cancer free since August 2006. Still deals with GVHD, but we will take that. I have put your name on the prayer roll here in Denver many times. I think of you often and only wish for the best for you and your family! Have a great day!!!! May our Heavenly Father give you the peace and strength to Carry on!
So glad to see you looking better every day Rich. May the Lord bless you always. You have really been through it. We love you and pray each day for you.
It feels so good to have the worst over and sure changed our outlooks on life.
Rich you look fantastic!...and a bit too skinny! You need to eat a few more popcorn balls;) We sure love you and are grateful for the sweet miracles!!
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