Plans are a somewhat loose term, but many of you have asked what's happening now and what'll happen next, so I thought I'd share what we know.
The hope is to get Sam to another transplant. Last time, he had a half-matched transplant and this time they'll pursue a cord blood transplant. In order to be eligible for this procedure, Sam's leukemia needs to be in remission (a.k.a. less than 5% "blasts" in his bone marrow). In 2015, after two rounds of chemo, the team in Wisconsin were unable to get Sam's aggressive form of leukemia into remission, but were able to proceed with the transplant anyway - knowing it would have a higher likelihood of relapse. Now that that's happened, going into transplant without being in remission is not an option. (Well, it could be. But it's a highly unlikely option.) So here's "the plan" as of right now:
There you have it. "The Plan."
Tina and Henry Kim
11/2/2016 08:27:49 pm
we send our love and prayers
Ron and Bobbi
11/2/2016 08:40:12 pm
Sending strength, love and prayers. The Chuitna salmon are also waiting for your return to Alaska. Hugs.
Paula Dobbyn
11/3/2016 12:01:36 am
I'm glad that Sam is getting the care he needs, hoping the recovery process is short and complete, and that you guys head back to Airport Heights soon!
Emily kintzer
11/3/2016 04:24:23 am
We are thinking about you guys! Take good care of each other!
Regina
11/3/2016 04:33:34 am
You are both in my thoughts and prayers.
Bev Mangerson
11/3/2016 05:14:00 am
Thanks for the update Jenny. All of you are in our thoughts. Hang in there Sam. So happy that your family are there with you and that Birkie is on the way.
Hannah
11/3/2016 06:24:17 am
Go new drug goooooo! 11/3/2016 08:24:13 am
Continuing to send all of our love and energy to both of you! 11/3/2016 09:05:18 am
TY so much for the update - have been wondering how things are panning out for both of you - You are not alone in this - Sam has his wife, family and soon the dog - and a place to stay and love in that place - prayers continue for Sam's recovery
Heather Mullee Barber
11/3/2016 12:10:21 pm
Thinking about you guys. I'm so glad Sam mentioned in a recent post that even people who don't feel "close enough" should share their feelings - so here I finally am saying that I think about you often, and even though we haven't spent much time together I know you mean the world to friends of ours and I am so inspired by your lust for life. Keep on fighting the good fight and we'll be sending lots of love from Montana (which may be felt even more now that you're in Seattle ; ) Xoxo, Heather (and Kyle)
Deb Shawl
11/3/2016 01:49:56 pm
Hope and prayers go out to all of you. So glad the family is out there together.
Amy Dalton
11/3/2016 03:46:42 pm
If ever there was an individual equipped to fight this, it is Sam Weis. I've said it before. I'll say it again: Sam's will to live is fortified by so many. And that collective, all that combined love and hope and strength will carry you both. So, I'd like to add that to "The Plan." Big love to you all.
Ryan Larson
11/3/2016 11:11:23 pm
Great to hear my alma mater is taking good care of you. Hope Oslo and I have the opportunity to romp with Birkie while he's visiting the Emerald City!
Julie Weis Jagielo
11/4/2016 08:07:17 am
We will pray for remission. Glad you can get out of the hospital and be with family! Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Comments are closed.
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