Post from Susan.

Well, just like Dan's disease, these posts don't get any easier to write. As has been the pattern these past few weeks, Dan was re-admitted to the hospital yesterday (Sunday the 29th) for dehydration and constant nausea. He feels a bit better now, but the news we did not expect came earlier today.

Although the preliminary result of his last bone marrow biopsy was good and showed Dan was still in remission, the final result showed more leukemia. This means Plan D (I think), which will be more intense than any of the previous chemos. Assuming he starts this round in the next few days, there will be about a 2-week period where Dan will feel ok/bad instead of terrible (so probably into the 2nd week of Jan.) It would be nice if people came to visit him to lift his spirits, but he is asking again that NO ONE drops by unannounced. There are so many factors--tests, napping, general feeling bad--that might make a visit bad timing.

So if you'd like to come for a small chunk of time (say 10 mins or so), please contact me, Susan, via email or cell. I have a Blackberry so I'm always able to get your emails or texts even if I can't pick up the phone. I will always let you know exactly what Dan wants and needs.

As one Nurse Practitioner said today, we are in "miracle" territory, so please put your thoughts and prayers into overdrive. It does not go unnoticed. I always read Dan your blog posts if he hasn't checked it, so write something good and I will pass it along.

With gratitude,
Susan
cell: 646-637-xxxx
email: susanmfritz@gmail.com
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