Relapse...

John got a phone call from his oncologist this am with the results of his routine lab work from Monday. The Leukemia has returned as of now it is in his blood. We don't know any more than that right now. We are heading up to the clinic for him to be admitted, bone marrow biopsy, lumbar puncture and possible other tests. They will get those results to see if it has returned to the marrow and spinal fluid. That will tell us what we are looking at. We don’t know the course of treatment yet as there are a few options; we need to get the results of bone marrow biopsy and lumbar puncture first. He is out far enough for another transplant but would not be able to get the radiation again due to the amount he has already gotten. They will most likely use a different type of chemo to start with. Again this will all depend on the results of these tests he will get in the next couple of days.

This is a huge shock to us right now and he will beat this again. Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts. I will update you as I am able. Please hold off on trying to visit until we know what is going on. I will update you as I can with any info. We will not know anything until late tomorrow or Friday from test results.