4/5/19 Update

Blessings and answered prayers continue.

This week I completed my first round of maintenance chemotherapy –  five consecutive days of subcutaneous injections of Guadecitabine. I elected to have the shots in my arm as opposed to my stomach or thigh. Very painful, but only lasted several minutes. Good news is that there have been no noticeable side effects. I will continue this maintenance treatment once per month for 11 more months.

During my regular visit to MD Andersen today, I was further advised that I will no longer need to continue with electrolyte/magnesium infusions so that my visits will now be limited to once/week with my Stem Cell Transplant doctor. They further indicated I can probably have my central venous catheter removed over the next couple of weeks. Good news all the way around. I continue to feel stronger each day and am hopeful for a full recovery over the next couple of months.

Your continued support and prayers have been instrumental in my treatment and recovery. I would like to personally thank each of you along with my loving wife and family for being my personal support warriors!

Praying for continued successful recovery,

Yours in Christ,

John L.