Bertiebassetts Return Journey

Binnie's Mum

2009-09-12T07:43:28Z

Just a short note to let you all know that Binnie's mum has lost her fight against Leukaemia. She made it to her 68th Birthday but sadly passed away yesterday. I know binnie (Belinda) keeps in touch with a lot of you and st the moment she is completely distraught. I am sure she would not mind me letting you all know. Teri

Relapsed AMlL now Myelodysplasia

2009-08-06T16:10:01Z

Bert has Myelodysplasia after a few months remission from AML His Myelodysplasia which will evolve back into AML, although they can't say when. they said he needs to have a bone marrow transplant to have any life, we have to go back in 2 weeks as it will change quickly.bloods have stayed the same since last week and they will monitor him closely They have emailed the bone marrow team in Glasgow to get the ball rolling and start the search for a donor. We are not even sure at this stage that the transplant team wil do the transplant as last time the just said they would revist it when the time came and that Bert was to get himself fit, He never got the chance to get fit although he has put on weight they might consider a "mini transplant" But we will need to wait and see We are both completely gutted and have not really come to terms with it we were just getting used to him being in remission in the first place Love Teri

Remission well maybe not!!!

2009-07-30T18:27:45Z

Bert had another Bone Marrow Biopsy on Tuesday and we were supposed to get our results today. However, the aspiration was not a good one so we will have to wait until next Thusrday to get the results of the Trephine (bone) His neutrophils are dropping rapidly as is his platelets. The consultants say it does not look like it will be good news but they are not sure if it will be Leukaemia back or MDS so until next week we live in hope Love Teri

Nuisance PM's

2009-07-27T06:41:04Z

Hi just to make you all aware that there is another nuisance sending PM's asking for love!!! Teri

Remission

2009-06-18T12:09:43Z

Hi Folks Just a note to say that Bert's Bone marrow biopsy was that he is still in remission and everything is looking good. No we just have to build up his strength.

Bone Marrow Transplant

2009-03-05T08:01:31Z

HI I am going to Glasgow next week to discuss the Pro's and Con's of BMT can anyone help me with what questions I should be asking, I would like to be prepared with a list if possible. Thanks in advance for any help Love Teri

Have you recovered

2009-03-01T07:14:23Z

Hi Jools Hope you have recovered from your party, I didn't get to join in as I seem to have lost a couple of days due to visiting. However I did remember to wear pink for you (just didn't get the drink). Buts that's not important the important this is that you and your "pink" friends all had a ball. Love Teri

Yuletide Greetings

2008-12-24T22:51:15Z

May I wish Everyone Seasons Greetings especially if you are spending it in hospital. And also a Peaceful,Healthy Happy New Year to one an All With love to all from Teri Thank you for all the support you have given me over the past 3 months XXXXXXXX ((((((((((hugs)))))))))) Teri

Bertie Bassetts Journey through AML

2008-11-07T22:19:48Z

We were on a much needed holiday when we got our first clue that all was not well. Bert had had Bronchitis all through our holiday and against his better judgement he went to see the Dr the day we were due to fly home. The Dr in Turkey was amazing done loads of tests and told us after only 45 mins we were told that his white cell count was really low at 1.2 and that we were to see a Dr on our arrival home. He was admitted on the 15th of September and we were given the diagnosis on the 18th the day after his 56th birthday. His count dropped rapidly to 0.1 in a couple of days but then stopped at that. The Dr had told us that his chemo would start the following week. However she changed her mind, and sent him home after 2 weeks of antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals, which was just as well as I developed Laryngitis and a chest infection. I was amazed that he never got any infection. We went to the out patient clinic 2 weeks later and were told he was stable to come back in 2 weeks. on our return we were told he had to be admitted on Mon 2nd Nov despite the fact that his blood was still stable and he was to be starten on Chemo on Tue 3rd. The 1st lot of chemo mad him look dreadful I was not expecting that. However, he did look a little better the next day although he was very breathless and had tracking up his arm where the chemo had been put in. But all of that turned out to be ok. Here we are on day 4 gutted to find out that his brothers are not match for Bone Marrow, that left him feeling very upset and down in the dumps. So we will see what tomorrow brings Goodnight