tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post7914471830249572930..comments2024-03-26T12:50:32.070-07:00Comments on Learning from and about cancer (chronic lymphocytic leukemia or CLL) by Dr. Brian Koffman: "When the world is running down, you make the best of what's still around" The PoliceBrian Koffmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13250684684103918493noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-71197652544063929382008-11-19T17:48:00.000-08:002008-11-19T17:48:00.000-08:00Brian,Thanks again for your strength to keep posti...Brian,<BR/>Thanks again for your strength to keep posting on all levels of your journey. I will continue to keep you in my thoughts and send you positive energy towards healing.Mikha'elhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11480429186486830467noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-73049579083112192602008-11-19T06:09:00.000-08:002008-11-19T06:09:00.000-08:00I almost wrote yesterday, but hesitated...don't kn...I almost wrote yesterday, but hesitated...don't know why. Just wanted to applaud your WRITING of this post - the honesty, the transparency and just what it must have taken.<BR/><BR/>As a professional writer, I was keenly aware of the work behind conveying this of information. Most people put the pen down (or keyboard) in the face of such news. I admire the way you pressed on and updated.CLL SPOUSEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13642642389275280617noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-3115704480706346892008-11-18T22:42:00.000-08:002008-11-18T22:42:00.000-08:00So glad to hear that you are feeling and looking w...So glad to hear that you are feeling and looking well and continue to be cancer free. I'm so disappointed that the engraftment doesn't appear to be working, but, as Wendy said, wish you the best as you make decisions.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-15721815045764473632008-11-18T14:34:00.000-08:002008-11-18T14:34:00.000-08:00Sorry to hear the news Brian. It's time to regroup...Sorry to hear the news Brian. It's time to regroup and reformulate the battle plan. The fight's not over and I know you'll taste sweet victory in the end!J.R.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15962166316668570749noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-11330315839334553192008-11-18T11:50:00.000-08:002008-11-18T11:50:00.000-08:00Hi Brian,As you might know from reading my blog, I...Hi Brian,<BR/>As you might know from reading my blog, I rejected my graft and had a repeat transplant. The second time, they added the rabbit serum (ATG), and said they were "confident" that would make it stick, and (knock wood) so far, it has. I'm sure that being a doctor you are in an especially good place to weigh the options, of which, thankfully, there are many. And of course it's great news that you are leukemia-free.Ronni Gordonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00036024135497392070noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-26058754288027067142008-11-18T09:37:00.000-08:002008-11-18T09:37:00.000-08:00Brian may I ask by you went into a transplant so q...Brian may I ask by you went into a transplant so quickly. Did you have poor prognostic markers?<BR/><BR/>Elyseelysehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17273037376028528082noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-72948608013385342642008-11-18T07:36:00.000-08:002008-11-18T07:36:00.000-08:00The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by ...The drops of rain make a hole in the stone not by violence but by oft falling. ~LucretiusE. Kostichhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14668810558829319581noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-64654385916157442842008-11-18T07:29:00.000-08:002008-11-18T07:29:00.000-08:00Dear Dr. K,I'm so very sorry to hear this news. W...Dear Dr. K,<BR/><BR/>I'm so very sorry to hear this news. We were all just waiting for the good news to say that your were 100% donor.......BUT what fantastic news that you still show no CLL. <BR/><BR/>While doing my Bible study this morning I was reading Psalms 7:1 "O Lord my God, in thee do I put my trust..." So, there I will put you also......at our Lord's feet. What better place could you possibly be? He is in control here and is allowing this for some reason, so onward we march..... waiting for His perfect timing. <BR/><BR/>Keep up the fight.....this is a battle that you will win, unlike your Kings........sorry couldn't pass it up.<BR/><BR/>Blessings,<BR/><BR/>judyJudy Clerihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06848970913060813228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2741672436160438708.post-43194763280160766972008-11-18T06:47:00.000-08:002008-11-18T06:47:00.000-08:00Dear Dr. Koffman,Wishing you patience, wisdom, for...Dear Dr. Koffman,<BR/><BR/>Wishing you patience, wisdom, fortitude and hope as you undergo re-evaluation, consider your options and make treatment decisions. <BR/><BR/>With hope, WendyWendy S. Harpham, MDhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09167276216970598762noreply@blogger.com