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About Robert I Baxter

Greatest Commandment is #1. Follower of Jesus, husband, father, RN, love photography, cancer survivor of Burkitt's twice (2008 & 2014). Stem Cell transplant November 2014. Work in a neonatal ICU.

Surgery Successful

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Doing ok, heading home. Hurting. Removed the swollen Lymph node. They unsuccessfully tried decapitation.  

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Recovering from a Long Battle

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I’ve been waiting for an opportune moment to share a big picture summary of chemotherapy and a stem cell transplant. Today is that day.  Sit back, grab a beverage, and I hope you enjoy this update with insights on recovering from … Continue reading →

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Surgery is Coming!

Posted on March 14, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I’ve put a new video on my youtube channel. It explains about the upcoming surgery, includes a medical update, and a few other tidbits. you can link to it from http://www.kraftsims.com Thank you all!

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Surgical Consult

Posted on February 14, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I met Wednesday with a surgeon who specializes in oncologic procedures. He studied the images takes of my neck and touched around on the nodule really good. He is concerned about the lymph gland being physically adhered to the artery … Continue reading →

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Breaking Cancer

Posted on January 23, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I noticed a little resemblance [to Walter White]. Just the image, I’m building no empire thank goodness, too much work and the cost is too high. I ordered a cheesy pork pie wool hat and had glasses that worked. I wanted to make some kind of Breaking Cancer skit, but I’m just not that creative.
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Joel’s Battle

Posted on January 18, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Alin Perez has been sharing with us in private, and publicly on her Facebook page, the difficult battle her son Joel has been going through. It is heartbreaking to watch every time when chemo fails to stop the advancement of Burkitt’s Lymphoma. Just heart breaking. Continue reading →

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Good and Tired

Posted on December 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Having a nice Christmas season. Things are still improving slowly. I’ve noticed I’m not as strong as I think. I went to two grocery stores today, not long trips. Made some sausage and sauerkraut. Turned out yummy. Home run. Then … Continue reading →

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Tube Removal

Posted on December 18, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I got my central line removed today, well, one of them. It was the “tri-fusion” that has three honking hoses sticking out of my chest. I’m so glad to have that one gone. The other central line is buried under my skin, a medi-port. Continue reading →

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One Week at Home

Posted on November 30, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I was forewarned the first 100 days at home would be spent wondering if I’m human (my paraphrase). I have been sharing with others I feel half human when resting, which is 99.9% of the time. Once I am up … Continue reading →

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Home again home again

Posted on November 25, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I came home Sunday. It feels so good to be home. I have rested a lot, slept a lot, and eaten a meal or two. I had an appointment today with my transplant doctor and everything is going well. My … Continue reading →

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