This is a update in my life today. I am feeling better every day, my strength is increasing, I am able to do more each day, which is a blessing at this time. It looks like I may be loosing the toenail on my big toe, on my right foot. The Dr. said it could happen with Chemo.
Around the first of the year Lynn health was struggling
Our Family Dr. sent him to my Cancer Dr. (Dr. Chandramouli) as he is one of the top Hematologist, in the nation.
The results of testing showed that Lynn has Myelofibrosis, with a deformed gene that is called Jack 2.
There is no cure. Dr. Chandramouli said life expectant is about 10 years.
Lynn and I feel this has been triggered as a results of the complications of the Walker family problems, and his caring for me through my cancer treatments.
About Aug 1st, Lynn started participating in a experimental chemical study at Huntsmans at the University of Utah. I have been driving him into Salt Lake City 2-3 times a week.
Lynn has no energy. He has very little strength, and it is short lived.
He sleeps a lot, and moves very slow, including sometimes, his speech.....Like a car which is driving in the lowest possible gear.
Every time he has to deal deeply with the Walker problem, he gets sick. Its sad because he is the oldest of the siblings, and they look up to him, for advise or just for someone to listen to them, because they are all hurting.
Right now we have also found out Lynn's sister, Judy, has cancer in her back, which she is receiving treatment. Last year they found a cancer spot on her lung, which she had surgery for. Judy is a nurse, and has gone to her Moms and Dads aid all the time. Now she is not even permitted to talk to her mom.
It is strange, because I have always depended on Lynn, and now I am the one who is getting stronger.
I have realized that more is expected of me....... and I am trying to do all that I can.
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