------ Forwarded Message From: ptg <sandyroady@sbcglobal.net> Reply-To: sandy@ptg.org Date: Thu, 25 Jul 2002 06:48:14 -0500 To: KSWAFFORD@EARTHLINK.NET Subject: Roger W. Update Dear Family & Friends, Just wanted to update everyone. Roger is back in St Francis. We were in Michigan this last weekend and he started having a problem with his right leg and foot. We came back to the hospital Sunday and they admitted him. The leg and foot are extremely red, swollen and painful. He is getting morphine for the pain. The Drs say it is the leukemia. We were afraid it was a blood clot or infection. Since it is the leukemia it will not delay the transplant process. We got the word that the donor they are hoping to use is almost a perfect match. Only one factor that does not match, and it is not a factor that is considered important. This donor was from the first search in November and is not the one that they went with for the first transplant. They now are trying to contact to make sure the donor is still alive and well and willing to be a donor. This part is a little tough on the nerves. We have been advised that Roger will not be released until after the transplant process is over. So he is looking at 2-3 months at this point, if all goes well. Will keep you updated as best I can. Love to all, MJ pianoman@smithville.net
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