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Hi Everyone,

I am so appreciative of all of you who have checked in on me to see how I've been doing. That is so nice. It keeps me going. I am still quite tired most of the time and sleep a lot. I no longer shake, get winded or out of breath when I walk a few steps. My bone pain has ceased and the involuntary muscle twitches throughout my body are almost all gone as well. I am getting better ever day. 

I have left sunny Florida after a month of relaxation, thanks to my sister Maribeth and brother-in-law Chuck, who were kind enough to let me stay in their condo. I am currently in Austin staying with my cousin Tom and his wife Jill for the weekend before I go to Houston tomorrow and back to MD Anderson Cancer Center to do my first set of scans since I had the stem cell transplant. On Monday I am scheduled for nine hours of testing which includes x-rays, ct scans, a bone scan and a pet scan. I will meet with my doctor on Wed. to find out the results and learn what fate has in store for my future.

No matter what the outcome is--if the radiation had any effect on my tumors or not--I am so grateful that I was able to do this trial. And the reason I was able to do it was because of each and every one of you. And I thank you all from the bottom of my heart.

Love,

Jen
 

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  • 2/24/2009 8:24 AM Karey Walker wrote:
    Hi Jen,
    Just read your update and thinking of you and how tired you must be after a day of extensive tests! I'm happy to know that you've had a month of rest and warmth before returning to tests and results. Your improved condition makes me believe the results will be OK. I pray you get good news. Love ya, Karey
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