I was gone... But now, I'm back

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

I think it is time for me to explain my rather lengthy absence.

As some of you may or may not know, I was diagnosed, eight years ago with

AML, a very acute form of Leukemia. My absence was due to the fact that I

needed a bone marrow transplant and a suitable donor just happened to be

found. Prior to transplant, I had to undergo total body radiation. This

destroyed the old bone marrow so that the new marrow could be put in. It

hasn't been a picnic, I can assure you.

I am still in the hospital and will be here for a good while longer. The

main thing is, I'm getting stronger every day and my blood levels are where

they should be. Just wanted to say hi to everyone and explain why I've been

away.

I didn't tell the lists before due to personal reasons. It's kind of...

Scary?

Well, I better quit before my strength runs out.

Go Well All,

Yan

[Guest guest]

Yan,

I had been wondering where you were, since you hadn't posted in quite

some time. I am glad that you were able to get a bone marrow

transplant. I hope that your leukemia will be a thing of the past. I

can only imagine what total body radiation does to a person. I had 35

radiation treatments following breast cancer surgery, but I managed

very well throughout the process. I certainly was glad to have it over

and done with, though. I'm glad that you're getting stronger every day,

and hope the healing process takes place at a rapid rate. My thoughts

and prayers will be with you. Do keep us posted.

Sue

On Thursday, March 16, 2006, at 03:14 PM, Yanosz Descouedresz wrote:

>

> I think it is time for me to explain my rather lengthy absence.

[Guest guest]

Yan,

You've been through quite an ordeal. I hope your treatment is

effective and you will feel better soon.

How lucky you are to find a donor! Take care of yourself and let us

know how you're doing.

a

On Mar 16, 2006, at 3:14 PM, Yanosz Descouedresz wrote:

> Hi all,

>

> I think it is time for me to explain my rather lengthy absence.

>

> As some of you may or may not know, I was diagnosed, eight years

> ago with

> AML, a very acute form of Leukemia. My absence was due to the fact

> that I

> needed a bone marrow transplant and a suitable donor just happened

> to be

> found. Prior to transplant, I had to undergo total body

> radiation. This

> destroyed the old bone marrow so that the new marrow could be put

> in. It

> hasn't been a picnic, I can assure you.

>

> I am still in the hospital and will be here for a good while

> longer. The

> main thing is, I'm getting stronger every day and my blood levels

> are where

> they should be. Just wanted to say hi to everyone and explain why

> I've been

> away.

>

> I didn't tell the lists before due to personal reasons. It's kind

> of...

> Scary?

>

> Well, I better quit before my strength runs out.

>

> Go Well All,

> Yan

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 3/16/2006 6:29:50 P.M. Eastern Standard Time,

yanosz@... writes:

Hi all,

I think it is time for me to explain my rather lengthy absence.

As some of you may or may not know, I was diagnosed, eight years ago with

AML, a very acute form of Leukemia. My absence was due to the fact that I

needed a bone marrow transplant and a suitable donor just happened to be

found. Prior to transplant, I had to undergo total body radiation. This

destroyed the old bone marrow so that the new marrow could be put in. It

hasn't been a picnic, I can assure you.

I am still in the hospital and will be here for a good while longer. The

main thing is, I'm getting stronger every day and my blood levels are where

they should be. Just wanted to say hi to everyone and explain why I've been

away.

I didn't tell the lists before due to personal reasons. It's kind of...

Scary?

Well, I better quit before my strength runs out.

Go Well All,

Yan

Yan!

God bless you and i am glad you are getting better! What a hell of a thing

to go thru....HUGS! Get well and we will see you when you are able. Prayers and

hugs

JULIE FROM PA