Final treatment plan has been set. Stem cell transplant still scheduled for 2/6/19, but hospital admission moved back to 1/31 /19. Chemotherapy regimen has also changed. Started taking 100 mg of Venetoclax last Friday orally. Remainder of chemotherapy will be administered in hospital as in-patient. I will receive 4 days of infusion chemotherapy prior to transplant. Infusion drugs will be a combination of Fludarabine and Melphalan. Following the transplant I will receive IV Cyclophosphamide and Mensa for 2 days. The remainder of my treatment plan remains the same as presented in my last update.
Had good visits with my sons and their families last weekend. Very fortunate to have so much support and prayers from family and friends! Please continue to keep Lorraine and I in your prayers. I plan on taking a keyboard into the hospital and have downloaded several books for entertainment. I remain optimistic and am still keeping the faith.
Very thankful for M.D. Anderson and expert doctors, nurses, administrators and aides on staff. They have truly given me a new lease on life!
With gratitude and faith,
John L.
Cancer Journey 
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