Re: I've Come Full Circle--Bob

February 20, 2010

Dear Bob,

I can't think of anything wise to say right now and if I do, I'll certainly

write to you again later. However, I just want you to know that you have a lot

of friends out here and I'm one of them. I have always enjopyed your " E

Company " so much fun. You have a tremendous sense of humor. I can certainly

understand how it would be waning at this juncture.

I'm sorry you have to face the nasties again.

Your friend,

Virginia (the other Hoosier)

[ ] I've Come Full Circle

Thirteen years ago I was diagnosed with CML. Back then the primary treatment

for CML was a daily dose of Interferon. To me Interferon was one of the

nastiest drugs I've ever been on. I went 4 years with constant flu like

symptoms, and I almost went brain dead.

The Gleevec came along, Interferon was taken off the table, and I was able to

enjoy life again.

Now I'm back on Interferon, 9 million units, 3 times per week. This time the

Interferon is being taken with biweekly doses of Avastin, another drug that

causes some nasty side effects. This time I'm taking Interferon for Kidney

Cancer.

I've come full circle over this 13 year period. The Inteferon came this

morning in a ice chest type container. I just can't open it. I know that the

Avastin-Interferon is my best chance at survival, but right now I can only think

of quality of life.

Sorry to whine--guess I've got to open the box.

Bob , Granger, Indiana

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