Category Archives: hope

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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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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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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General Update 9.25.14

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

I have a question I’ll throw out to all of you: “have you or anyone you know personally radically changed their work life after chemo and cancer?” I’m reassessing priorities. Common thing to do in situations like mine. I have this deep unction to want to come out of this and “start over fresh.”
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50 years

Posted on September 18, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Fifty years. I made it by the Grace of God. My goal is to make 51 now. A noble goal for me! Continue reading →

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Looking Up

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

My nadir is in full bloom. Laying on my back in the bottom of a chemo well is not a fun place to be. The one advantage is that I can only be looking up from here. I seem to … Continue reading →

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Kindred Spirits

Posted on September 11, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Allow me to share about kindred spirits through the years. Continue reading →

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The Verge of 50

Posted on September 10, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

Instead of a 50th birthday party this year, I have a favor to ask of anyone reading this:

Will you consider, if you are geographically close enough, would you consider coming by for a visit? No gifts, cards, and no agenda. Just to say hi. Continue reading →

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Sister and heading home

Posted on September 6, 2014 by Robert I Baxter

My sister Nora is up for a visit. Glad to see her. Haven’t seen her since the family gathering in Granbury. I should be discharged tomorrow, Sunday. Will get a ride home from Nora. She’s going to help me transition … Continue reading →

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