We met with the MDA doctors today and learned the following:
- I have been approved for bone marrow stem cell transplant if and when my AML goes into remission (blast level at 1 to 2%; currently at 25%).
- Medicare and our UHC coverage should cover all of the costs of my chemotherapy and pending stem cell transplant.
- I will start my hospitalization for chemotherapy tomorrow evening. In addition to IV treatment with VYXEOS, I have been approved to take VENCLEXTA orally. This additional drug, generically known as venetoclax, is a second line treatment to help assure the efficacy of primary treatment drugs.
Please keep me in your thoughts and prayers over the next 28 days of my hospitalization.
I am truly blessed to be surrounded by a loving family, supportive friends and co-workers, and a prayer chain list beyond the scope of my imagination.
God is always good. Even when I can’t quite figure out his pathway for me, I know he is in control and has a purpose in mind.
Keep the faith,
John L.
Cancer Journey 
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