[Roderick McCune]

Thanks so much Richard. I guess everything has it’s pluses and minuses. So decline in quality of life will happen either way. I appreciate your input. Best health to you.

[Roderick McCune]

Glad you are over Covid Ray. Hope you continue to improve. We got vaccinated in June, but even then we have to be careful. Were your symptoms bad? Rod

[Roderick McCune]

Sorry about your cancelled procedure. Hope you are not positive for Covid. Hope you return to MDA soon for treatment. Prayes to you, Rod

[Roderick McCune]

Hope your treatment goes well tomorrow, Raymond. My wife and I will say a prayer for this to help. Take care and God bless.Rod

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks for the message Raymond. Glad this clinical trial is helping. It is a blessing to have such advanced care in this country. MDS is tough to live with but I know I can trust in my doctors to do everything for my best interest. I keep taking one day and be grateful for it. My wife and I cherish each minute we can. Regards, Roderick McCune

[Roderick McCune]

Raymond, glad to hear this is working for you. Previously, did your doctor do any Vidaza? I also am getting a no regarding stem cell transplant. My doctor says it is a numbers game as to whether it is advantageous. It is a lot to endure to have transplant. Your way seems better. My WBC and Platelets have been just out of range for a long time, but my Hgb dropped from 13.1 to 11.9 recently. I go from mildly panicked to acceptance each time. Not sure what the future holds, but I trust God watches over the situation. Lets keep this dialogue going if you like as it helps to monitor our progress. Sincerely, Roderick McCune

[Roderick McCune]

I agree with exercise. I run to keep active. My hub is 11.9 currently. I am hoping my next blood draw is better. Exercise is good no matter what

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks for contacting me about your new diagnosis Raymond. I appreciate also conversing regards to going through this process. What is your clinical trial at MD Anderson about? Are you symptomatic? Is there any recommendation for stem cell transplant at this time? Hope my questions are not too intrusive. I have been asymptomatic so far, but oncologist is doing the watch and wait mode. Rod McCune

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks Tam. I hope to stay active like you with running and cycling. My next blood draw is in August and I am hoping my hemoglobin holds at 11.9 or goes up as I am pushing harder on my workouts. Thanks for the encouragement.

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks Kevin for your response. We’ll see what happens. Hope you do well with your activities and stay healthy

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks again Tam. Very helpful. rod

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks for your information

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks Nancy for sharing your story. I pray your numbers stabilize and you continue a long life. I know my faith in Jesus keeps me focused on living each day knowing my life is in His hands.

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks Bob for your story. I appreciate your sharing. It is good to know other stories are being written out there. Rod

[Roderick McCune]

Thanks Tam

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