June 20 - madubois63

[madubois63]

I received my pathology report on yesterday's bone marrow biopsy. One round of chemo got the leukemia!!!!! I will get to go home when my counts reach a certain range (I am way off right now). I could be here in the hospital a few more weeks (hopefully less), but I am on the mend. The search for a donor will start soon. I will get to go home for a month, then I have to come back and do another round of chemo and stay for a few weeks again (ugh). Then when a donor is found, I will have to do one more round of chemo prior to the transplant. There are many steps to this whole transplant thing and your prayers are certainly helping getting me through. I cannot thank you enough.

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[Barbara H.]

Yipee! Yipee! Yipee! This is such great news. I hope your counts bounce back quickly and you can go home soon. It sounds as if you are going to beat this. Now that doner needs to be found.
Best wishes and thanks again for posting.
Barbara H.

[Montana]

Best wishes on your donor search and get well soon.

[Cathya]

Maryann;

I am so happy to hear your good news!!! Going home will be so sweet. When will you know about the bone marrow transplant donor?

Cathy

[kimber]

YEAH!!!!!!!!!!!! I could not be any happier for you!!!! -kim

[tousled1]

Glad that you will soon be able to go home. My son had leukemia (AML) and I know what a hard battle it is. My prayers and with you.

[karenann]

Maryann,

What wonderful news!!

Love and hugs,

Karen

[StephN]

Maryanne -

Your positive news just keeps coming - hope your new doc now has a better idea of just WHO he is dealing with. A fierce fighter who will not take any setbacks lying down.
Love to hear that these steps in the process are moving along. Now we have to concentrate on those counts!

[RhondaH]

Prayers will continue Maryann. Take care and God bless.

Rhonda

[Liz J.]

Hi Maryanne,

All good thoughts and many prayers are with you. God Bless.

Sincerely,

Liz J.

[anne]

Bravo Maryann,

I have been reading your lively posts and imaging you fighting the hell out of this thing. You deserve some good news. Praying for you to find a donor FAST.
Anne

[Sheila]

Maryanne
To no surprise you are kicking butts with this new battle...can't wait till I see your post, I get to go home.
Love and Prayers

[mamacze]

Whoo Hoo Mary anne!
Soon you will be dancin in the raindrops with those beautiful children of yours! What great news!
Love Kim from CT

[sherri]

Dear Maryann,

So happy to hear the news. I'm waiting to celebrate with you and your family the end of this non-sense. LiveStrong Maryann for all of us.
Hugs and kisses,
Your admirer.

[Lolly]

Incredible! Wonder Woman does it again! You get well now, and I'll be keeping you in my thoughts and prayers that a donor is found soon.

<3 Lolly

[Sherryg683]

Oh Maryann I am so happy for you. It will be over before you know it. Stay strong, which it is obvious you are...sherryg683

[Chelee]

You went and did it again MaryAnn. The tears are flowing again...I can't see to type. You just AMAZE me...a REAL INSPIRATION and then some. I hope you know how much you help so many of us women fighting this battle. I can't tell you how happy I am for you. You go girl!!!!!

I know you have much ahead of you still...but you are one tough cookie. Some of the worse has to be just being stuck in the hospital. Ugh! I just hate that...everyone wants to be home. But you WILL get there. This I know! :) I am so glad you get to have a break and go home for a month..that will be so nice for you and your family. Gives you time to re-group. :)

Thanks so much for keeping us updated. I was SO HAPPY to read your post. Made my day. There are just no words to express just how excited I am for you. Your just awesome...nothing slows you down or gets in your way. I wonder if your doctor has a better idea now of who he is dealing with. lol I bet you are blowing his mind by now.

I will be looking forward to your post. I am sending you warm & healing thoughts, and saying so many prayers for you.

Hang in there.

Chelee

[Petesmom]

Mary Ann,

Such wonderful news! You remain in our prayers.

Hugs and blessings to you.

Petesmom

[Jean]

Maryann,

What wonderful news! So very very happy for you!

Hugs,
Jean

[rinaina]

I know there is nothing you can't conquer with your strength and conviction. You are one tough cookie and a good example to all. Good luck with finding a donor and keep up the faith.

[Ann]

Maryann,
I am so happy for you. You deserve good news and may it continue...

[Kim in CA]

Maryann,

This is just awesome news. Sending big hugs and prayers your way. Wishing you continued improvement so you can get home soon.

Love, Kim

[TriciaK]

Dear Maryann, Let me add my cheers and prayers to all the others! You are amazing! Your good news just makes my day. News like yours lifts all our spirits and makes us fight a little harder because of your example. Thank you so much for sharing all the steps in your battle with us. We are all praying and cheering you on. Hugs, Tricia

[chrisy]

Great news Maryanne, and why am I not surprised! You are a great fighter and your spirit is an inspiration to us all to keep up the fight, no matter what. Now focus on getting strong. Thanks for continuing to post - you are very much in my thoughts and prayers

Chris

[MCS]

Oh, I'm so glad to hear about your good news! I had not checked the site for a week and it's very good to hear you re fighting this so well.


XOXO

MCS ( maria)

[sabpri]

I have followed your story and my heart broke for you when you got the news, especially being a mom to young kids like me. I check on you often and I am so happy to hear the chemo got it right away. Thanks goodness. All my prayers are coming your way!

Natalie

[marymary]

Hi Maryanne:

I read your post the other day about your hospital stay and visit with your Mom and children. You have the best attitude I have ever encountered and I wanted you to know you really inspired me. In fact, I was on the bus on Tuesday, slowly winding my way through Sausalito to UCSF talking to a friend of mine on the phone. She's been having a terrible time as a single mom with a horrible ex-husband who makes her life and the children's lives as difficult as possible. I remembered your post, though, and reminded her that even though she's had so many disappointments lately she does have her health. I told her about the simple presents you received which brought you so much joy. Even the angel dust around your name seems joyous.

So thank you, Maryanne, for helping me keep things in perspective. It was so hot here today and I, too, am swollen for some inexplicable reason. It is easy to grumble but I think of your excellent attitude and it helps me straighten up.

I hope there is more happiness headed your way. You sure do deserve it.

Mary

[MJo]

Yahoo! Now, since I believe that I have to see the funny side as often as possible in my life as a cancer patient ... What if you could choose a stem cell donor the way you choose a sperm bank donor -- for IQ, creativity, etc. Imagine getting stem cells from an Einstein or a Picasso. Would that make me a genius, too? Conversely, if I got them from my mother, would I become an even bigger worrier? If I got them from my chef brother, would I finally enjoy cooking? All the very best in continued success to you, MJO.

[Jean]

MJO,

Love where your thoughts are! Humor must have it.....

Jean

[Diane H]

So glad to hear this encouraging news from you, Big hugs, Diane