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I just talked to one of nieces. My mother got a one important point very wrong. My brother-in-law is expected to recover, but he is not not expected to get out of the hospital before Christmas. Big difference.

Just a wee bit of a difference there. While the prognosis still sucks, it doesn't suck as bad as originally thought.

I hope they are able to find a match quickly JWB!

Snowflake

12-02-2008 01:57 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear (Post 256889)

I just talked to one of neices. My mother got a one important point very wrong. My brother-in-law is expected to recover, but he is not not expected to get out of the hospital before Christmas. Big difference.

They started him on chemo, and they want to do a bone marrow transplant.

Okay, this is much better news.

HUGS nonetheless!

While this kind of thing is never fun for any members of the family at any time of the year, during the holidays, it's terrible.

bewitched

12-02-2008 02:05 PM

Whew!

Still really awful news. Hugs to you and your family and here's hoping for a speedy/successful recovery.

Ghoulish Delight

12-02-2008 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by JWBear (Post 256889)

I just talked to one of neices. My mother got a one important point very wrong.

Ugh, reminds me of my cousins spreading wrong details that my dad was about to die. Misscommunications are understandable during a stressful time, but would it kill people to fact check before declaring someone at death's door?!

Glad for the less grimm prognosis.

BarTopDancer

12-02-2008 02:25 PM

Ugh JW. At least it wasn't the other way around.

Here's to a full recovery.

Stan4dSteph

12-02-2008 02:45 PM

Sorry to hear about your brother in law JWBear. You might want to check out the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society for more info on ALL. http://lls.org/hm_lls

Cadaverous Pallor

12-02-2008 04:17 PM

:( Hoping for the best, JW.

Andrew

12-02-2008 04:25 PM

I'd rather hear the "sick but will get better" than "sick and won't recover" but either way it still sucks -- hope everything turns out okay.

lashbear

12-02-2008 05:15 PM

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Originally Posted by Disneyphile (Post 256541)

Woohoo!! I'm going to the Disneyland CM holiday party next Monday night! :D

I hear they let you ride the teacups for free !! :coffee: