Monthly Archives: October 2014

Stem Cell Build Up in progress…

Posted on October 28, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Just a quick blog to say I’m getting my neupogen injections. Four days worth (Sunday through Wednesday). Tomorrow, Wednesday, they will also include a dose of “Mozobil” to help mobilize the stem cells so they will leave the bone marrow … Continue reading →

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Pre Transplant work up is done!

Posted on October 21, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Want to hear what it is like to be on the precipice of having a stem cell transplant? Go to the video link, click on the link, then look for the new video “Pre transplant work up is done.” In … Continue reading →

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Highway 114

Posted on October 14, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Janice and I woke at 5am. We headed out through the rain and traffic to brave 114 to Dallas. Highway 114 is special. Especially bad. It is one of the worst drives I’ve done through any metroplex so far. Continue reading →

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Posted on October 11, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I am finished with chemo for now. Met with my transplant team twice this week. Started the workup yesterday (Friday 9th). They drew about a 55 gallon drum of blood from me. Met with financial counselor, insurance person, RN, and … Continue reading →

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No More Chemo!

Posted on October 9, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I’m first going to get something off my chest: I have the worst insurance you can imagine. This is an ongoing problem and it has manifested its ugly head once again. I have to say, my insurance company sucks and … Continue reading →

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So Much For That!

Posted on October 6, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

The PET scan this morning is a “no go.” You see, the PET scan works off of sugars and how they are utilized in the body. The blood sugar has to be below 150. I guess 262 is too high. … Continue reading →

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Let the Transplant Begin

Posted on October 5, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I received an important phone call last week. Transplant coordinator from UT Southwestern says she is ready to move forward with my transplant. The only appointment they had was next Tuesday at 10:30 am, would I like to reserve that … Continue reading →

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