Dean P. Demos

We met with Dr. Solomon yesterday.  He spent plenty of time with us, and made it clear, he feels I should do a “tandem transplant.”  That means two stem cell transplants rather than one, spaced apart by several months to recover.  He kept emphasizing that it was the “standard of care.”  I am not totally buying that right now.  Each transplant procedure takes you out of commission for at least 60 days … 24/7 care, no driving, heavy chemo dosage, a difficult ordeal.  I’m not discouraged.  My hope is in the Lord.  I have friends who have done it.  They are doing well.

We have some decisions to make.  I will consult with Dr. G. about this development.  I will prayerfully talk it through with my wife and family. 

Life has its challenges.  You have yours, and I have mine.  Let’s keep each other covered in prayer.  I wouldn’t want to walk this road without the Lord.  How about you?