I'll post a more detailed 'story so far' later on.
Spring 2008
MDS (Mylo dysplastic Syndrome) high grade diagnosed
Acute Myelocytic Leukaemia (AML) diagnosed
In Hospital for one month undergoing Chemo, and Marrow ablation therapy
AML in remission
9/10/2008 - Bone marrow transplant
Feb 2009 MDS recurs - remaining stem cells are transfused
MDS goes into remission, but Severe Acute Graft v. host syndrome (GVHS) develops
On TPN (Intravenous feeding) for 3 months together withhigh dose steroids and immunosuppressive drugs
Cytomegalovirus (CMV) diagnosed. Start chemo therapy for this
Start to get improvement, but develop pain in the throat, and coughing up blood
Numerous test later....
October 2009 Squamous Carcinoma of the tongue and Throat diagnosed. Will be treated by Radiation and Chemotherapy (50% two year survival rate.)
Nov 6th All my teeth extracted prior to radiation
Nov 10th Radiation Mask made
Nov 12. Will enter hospital for placement of a Gastric Feeding tube
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