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Sad news about Deb

#1 Post by Bixby17 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:47 pm

As many of you know, my sister Deb was in remission from Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia after receiving a stem cell transplant in February 2006. Unfortunately we received news this afternoon that she has relapsed. Figured you guys would want to know. I do not have any information from the doctor if it is the same form of leukemia or something different.

She is in the hospital ER now in Houston receiving platelets. It sounds like she will be receiving more treatment and another stem cell transplant. She is frightened and determined. She suspected that she had relapsed so this isn't a complete shock.

Please keep her in your thoughts and prayers. You can give her some support by leaving a message in her blog comments at http://www.debutaunt.com .

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#2 Post by PlacentiaSoccerMom » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:52 pm

I am so sorry that she has relapsed.
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#3 Post by TheConfessor » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:52 pm

I'm sorry to hear about Deb's setback. Best wishes to her and the extended family.
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#4 Post by AlphaDummy » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:55 pm

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Sorry to hear this. Keeping Deb and you in my thoughts and prayers.
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#5 Post by Beebs52 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 7:58 pm

Oh, Bix. Continuing prayers from here.
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#6 Post by silvercamaro » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:00 pm

I had hoped never to hear this, but I know Deb can fight back again. My best wishes and prayers go to everybody -- Zoe, you and your other sisters and brothers, your parents, and -- most of all -- to Deb.
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#7 Post by Buffacuse » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:07 pm

Crap and double crap...I am sorry Bix. Hang in there for her and we will hang in there for you.
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#8 Post by gotribego26 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:18 pm

I am sorry to hear this - I have a colleague in Nashville who is fighting a similar battle. He recently spent 4 weeks in Houston at Anderson getting treatment - they've identified a great match for him, but he needs to get into remission before they can do a transplant - they will both be in my thoughts.
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#9 Post by mrkelley23 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:20 pm

I"m sorry to hear this news. You and Deb will be in my thoughts.
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Re: Sad news about Deb

#10 Post by BackInTex » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:24 pm

Damn!

O.K. My uncle has beaten leukemia it twice now (maybe three, I can't remember its been so long since the second (or maybe first) time I might be mixing memory. But I know he has beaten it at least twice.

Go get 'em Deb!
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#11 Post by gsabc » Wed Nov 19, 2008 8:54 pm

I'm so sorry, Bix and Deb. Thoughts and prayers winging their way out to both of you.
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#12 Post by SportsFan68 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:00 pm

Bix, I'm so sorry -- all best wishes to Deb.

I hope that next time, the news is good.
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#13 Post by Ritterskoop » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:05 pm

Sucks.

We'll be thinking of you both.
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#14 Post by Bob Juch » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:13 pm

Shit. I'll know she'll fight it for all it's worth.
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#15 Post by christie1111 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:22 pm

Oh Bix, I am so sorry to hear this.

Hugs to you and Deb and the whole family.
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#16 Post by Tocqueville3 » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:28 pm

Oh, Bix! No!

Deb is such a strong fighter. I know she will continue to fight. She can't. She won't.

Fight! Fight! Fight!
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#17 Post by Mini [Bot] » Wed Nov 19, 2008 9:41 pm

She will kick its ass. Repeatedly if necessary.
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#18 Post by JBillyGirl » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:03 pm

I'm so sorry to hear this. But I know she's a fighter. Prayers and healing vibes coming her way.
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#19 Post by Snaxx » Wed Nov 19, 2008 10:06 pm

Sorry to hear about this. I'll send my prayers and vibes to her as well.
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#20 Post by Timsterino » Thu Nov 20, 2008 4:35 am

Deb is in my prayers, Stephanie. I am very sorry to hear this.
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#21 Post by NellyLunatic1980 » Thu Nov 20, 2008 5:46 am

Sending hugs and prayers your way and Deb's way...
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#22 Post by peacock2121 » Thu Nov 20, 2008 6:12 am

I am sorry to hear this news. I feel like I know Deb and know she is a fighter. She is in my thoughts. Hugs and kisses to all.
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#23 Post by themanintheseersuckersuit » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:33 am

My prayers are with you. Wish I could send her some platelets.
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#24 Post by kusch » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:38 am

Sorry to see this Bix. You, Deb and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
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#25 Post by MarleysGh0st » Thu Nov 20, 2008 7:58 am

I'm sorry to hear this. I know Deb can keep fighting it.

{{{Hugs}}} to Deb and Zoe and you!
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