Category Archives: hope

“All Clear”

Posted on November 20, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

My health is growing stronger overall, but a few challenges remain as a post transplant patient. Continue reading →

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3 times in 3 weeks 

Posted on November 13, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Tuesday about 6 PM, I received my childhood immunizations. The autologous stem cell transplant last November erased the memory of my white blood cells. This means that all of my immunity has been neutralized. Therefore, I have to start over … Continue reading →

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The Common Cold

Posted on November 9, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

They determined quickly that I did NOT have pneumonia. You ready for that? After having two doctors diagnose me with pneumonia and operating under that premise for almost two weeks, it was a surprise. I suppose that is what happens when the secretions are actually tested. Continue reading →

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Cashing in my Humanity

Posted on October 23, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Howdy all, I was released by my transplant team to return to work September 8th. I am working full time, which consists of 3 twelve hour night shifts. I was given a medical accommodation to not work more than two … Continue reading →

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Mediport Removal

Posted on July 8, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I have posted two new videos to my video channel on YouTube. You can get to them by clicking on the following: Www.kraftsims.com One video is a general update put out on 7-2-2015 and the other is about the Mediport … Continue reading →

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One Year Ago Today

Posted on June 23, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

Here is what happened a year ago today….I posted this hard to watch video announcing it was indeed Burkitts and I wasn’t sure if I was up for an extended battle.  Today, I am much better overall. I’m glad I … Continue reading →

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Going home: day +12

Posted on November 23, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Today is Sunday, November 23, 2014. After spending 20 days in the hospital for a stem cell transplant where I received my own stem cells, I am finally going to go home. It has been a battle that has included … Continue reading →

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Chewing Ice

Posted on November 9, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Today is day -2. I will receive my final dose of chemotherapy, it is called melphalan. I am on a seven day countdown, with day zero being the day I receive my stem cells back into my body. Melphalan usually … Continue reading →

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Feeling Human

Posted on November 7, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I slept last night the entire night. That felt really good. I feel almost human again. That is all!

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“B” of BEAM

Posted on November 4, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Hi all, I had a good night with one exception. I received benadryl IV. Never had an issue with it in the past. Had a “paradoxical” reaction. That was about 11pm last night. The hair on my arms is still … Continue reading →

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