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Joined:Brother ScottScott was recently hospitalized and then provided with intense chemo for four days to kill his leukemic bone marrow. And then eleven days ago (the eleven?) the specialists completed a stem cell transplant.
The oncologist indicated that it would take from 6 to 14 days for the new stem cells to adjust and take over the essential function(s). And Scott just called me to report blood levels have started to stabilize. Most of last year he required blood transfusions at least every two days if not every day to survive. Now his hemacrit, red, and white cells are all close to normal. Platelets still low but looks like this treatment has taken. Bobby used to sing "I need a miracle every day" and looks like today it was Scott's turn on a miracle.
As Phil always gave his 'donor rap' at the end of each show, I want to thank that anonymous donor who provided Scott with his stem cells. Sure this donor had a loved one touched by this cancer and got tested (as did I, but not a good enough match) so he was in the 'bank.' The doctors treated that donor with some meds to supercharge his stem cells so these could be harvested and then sent (across the pond, it sounds like) to save Scott's life.
We have a ways to go, with more isolation in the hospital and then Scott must live within a 10 minute drive from the hospital in case of 'host rejection' by his new cells as they transmorgify his immunity system. But things are looking up here in the middle of America.
Appreciate all the kind words, healing vibes, and hopeful thoughts sent my brother's way.
"Comes a time when the blind-man takes your hand, says "Don't you see?
Gotta make it somehow on the dreams you still believe."
Don't give it up, you got an empty cup only love can fill,
only love can fill." - Robert Hunter - Oroboros
Joined:This morning driving my big brother Scottto the UNMC for blood work for Acute Myeloid Leukemia. They diagnosed him with this in November of 2023 and had some success with chemo, until this cancer mutated around that treatment. Scott is the best of us, humble, kind, curious, and genuine. Hope to get the cancer subdued enough to proceed to a stem cell transplant in a couple weeks. Please send healing thoughts, prayers, and good vibes this way.
"Look out of any window...."
"Teachers open the door, but we must enter by ourselves."
- ceburkett
Joined:Good Vibes for PhilMy brother Phil is a deadhead from way back -- made it to 95% of all dead shows from '87 to '90 and most of the west coast shows until Jerry passed in '95 (over 200 shows). Some of you might even know him. He's currently fighting for his life with stage 4 cancer and he could use your good vibes.
For more information, search for Phil Burkett on the gofundme site, and thank you.

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