Day 5 of isolation; day 12 of hospitalization! Fever last two nights, resulting in antibiotic IV. They reminded me that’s why I am in isolation, so they can respond quickly to control any infections since I essentially have no white blood cells right now.Chest X-ray is clear, and fever seems to break each night.
Dr. Naqvi said today she will leave me on Venetoclax until Day 21 when I get my first bone marrow biopsy following initial treatment. Received kind thoughts and prayers from my friends at Dow today, and my college roommate and fellow Chemical Engineer Dave Cole came to visit me in the hospital. Had a wonderful visit – had a lot of ground to cover since I saw him last at his son’s wedding a couple years ago. My good friend and work associate Dr. John Schell is coming to visit me tomorrow, and Lorraine is coming back down on Friday! Dr. Schell just completed successful treatment for prostrate cancer this week at MDA! He was able to “Ring the Bell” this week announcing his success!
Would also like to give a special shout out to the wonderful nurse who kindly took the time to wash my hair yesterday afternoon. She was a true blessing.
My Daughter-in-Law Cate sent me a nice scripture reminder of where we derive our strength: https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/16.html/?amp
Continuing down the road to recovery,
Yours in Christ,
John L.
Cancer Journey 
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