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“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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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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Medical Update for May 2015

Posted on May 15, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

(be sure to go by my pictures folder on flickr at http://www.flickr.com/photos/kraftsims/sets and look at all the pics I’ve uploaded lately) Time for a medical update. Thought I’d give a written report (blog) this time instead of a video. I reached … Continue reading →

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A Great Day

Posted on April 3, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

I have to say, surgical day +2 (Thursday) was super. The weather was fantastic, I felt good today, and it was a productive day. The pain level in my neck dropped so much overnight I didn’t even need pain medication … Continue reading →

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12 hours later

Posted on April 1, 2015 by Robert I Baxter

My surgery ended about 7 PM last night. The first 12 hours have been rather painful and a bit rough.  I did get to go home, taking pain meds by mouth. That required a late night visit to our 24 … Continue reading →

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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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