Update from Dane Tessler (second attempt to post)

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Tried posting this a couple of days ago, but I don't see it in the

messages anywhere. Apologies is this is a repeat.

Hello all....have not posted much lately, but I do read the digests

every day.

I just got the results from a recent Bone Marrow Biopsy the other

day.

Chimerism/DNA test showed 100% donor.

Molecular/PCR test from bone marrow: negative

The post-transplant microsatellite polymorphism pattern is identical

to the donor pattern which is compatible with successful engraftment.

No morphologic evidence of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

That's four months in a row.

Only minor symptoms of GVHD at this point. A few sores in my mouth

and soft fingernails, very tolerable.

My onc doesn't want to see me again until January!

I'm a Happy Camper.

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In a message dated 11/6/2006 8:16:37 A.M. Eastern Standard Time,

dane714@... writes:

morphologic evidence of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

That's four months in a row.

Only minor symptoms of GVHD at this point. A few sores in my mouth

and soft fingernails, very tolerable.

My onc doesn't want to see me again until January

Dear Dane, whew! I was wondering about you and am so glad you are doing so

well. Thanks for updating.

I am still resting a lot from my ordeal, and taking a long time to get my

energy back, but I can thank God I am alive at least. I have seen the inside of

the hospital too much, don't want to go back any time soon.

I don't know how you managed to stay so upbeat during your long stay. The

hospital I was in was horrid, and true to form, I am writing an article to the

local newspaper about it.

So glad you are a " happy camper, " and say hello to your family for me. -

Lynne s

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Dane,

So glad to hear from you! The news is wonderful and I hope the trend

continues. Blessed be.

Amy B.

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Congratulations Dane. It is good to hear from you. Are you still taking

pictures? I miss your daily postings. How are the ids< and your wife?

Dane <dane714@...> wrote:

Tried posting this a couple of days ago, but I don't see it in the

messages anywhere. Apologies is this is a repeat.

Hello all....have not posted much lately, but I do read the digests

every day.

I just got the results from a recent Bone Marrow Biopsy the other

day.

Chimerism/DNA test showed 100% donor.

Molecular/PCR test from bone marrow: negative

The post-transplant microsatellite polymorphism pattern is identical

to the donor pattern which is compatible with successful engraftment.

No morphologic evidence of chronic myelogenous leukemia.

That's four months in a row.

Only minor symptoms of GVHD at this point. A few sores in my mouth

and soft fingernails, very tolerable.

My onc doesn't want to see me again until January!

I'm a Happy Camper.

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