My mom posted a comment for the last blog entry but I want to reiterate in case you haven't had a chance to read it. Here is part of it:
Brenan has an appointment at "City Of Hope" Banner Health Good Samaritan Hospital Bone Marrow Clinic on Monday morning at 10:30 (that's today!). This process will be an interview and explanation of Bone Marrow Transplants, what they include and how it all works. Then he has an appointment with his Oncologist at 2:30 the same day. So hopefully we will have our new direction mapped out for any necessary treatments he may need.
Today should help us answer a lot of questions that have building since Brenan was released from the hospital and finished up with induction chemotherapy treatment. We all continue to be hopeful that the rest of Brenan's treatment is as productive and effective as the initial treatments. We're lucky that Brenan is in great spirits and continues to go to work to the job that he loves as much as he can.
Monday, June 30, 2008
Thursday, June 26, 2008
Brenan's Commands
Brenan commands that I update the blog with the following info:
- If you are interested in donating bone marrow and being added to the national donor list database go to: http://marrow.org.
- If you would like to get a private test done for an individual the cost is $165 and for more information, you can go to: http://bonemarrowtest.com.
- He also encourages us all to donate blood to the community supply. And he is continually thankful for all the cards, donations, and support he is getting from you all.
See what I have to deal with? He's such a bossy big brother.
- If you are interested in donating bone marrow and being added to the national donor list database go to: http://marrow.org.
- If you would like to get a private test done for an individual the cost is $165 and for more information, you can go to: http://bonemarrowtest.com.
- He also encourages us all to donate blood to the community supply. And he is continually thankful for all the cards, donations, and support he is getting from you all.
See what I have to deal with? He's such a bossy big brother.
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Sorry!
Sorry for the lapse in communication lately, I have been one busy girl. With work, traveling, and training, I haven't had a lot of extra time on my hands.
Brenan is doing very well! He still has headaches every now and again, but he is done with his induction chemotherapy. His next steps consist of getting into Good Sam in Phoenix for intrathecal treatments (chemotherapy for the spinal fluid) and to see if he still needs to get a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, we found out on Monday that I am not a bone marrow match for him. They will have to search the national bone marrow registry for a match. The bone marrow transplant center at Good Sam is a bit understaffed and they are holding off on taking new patients for the time being, so we are yet again playing a waiting game.
Brenan's next appointment with his oncologist is June 30 and he will get more information then. He has been going to work this week so he is keeping busy!
Triathlon training for me is going very well! Although, I had a rough fall on my bike the other day. Not to worry though, I was wearing a helmet.
Check out my fundraising progress here: http://pages.teamintraining.org/dm/somatri08/eeiler
Brenan is doing very well! He still has headaches every now and again, but he is done with his induction chemotherapy. His next steps consist of getting into Good Sam in Phoenix for intrathecal treatments (chemotherapy for the spinal fluid) and to see if he still needs to get a bone marrow transplant. Unfortunately, we found out on Monday that I am not a bone marrow match for him. They will have to search the national bone marrow registry for a match. The bone marrow transplant center at Good Sam is a bit understaffed and they are holding off on taking new patients for the time being, so we are yet again playing a waiting game.
Brenan's next appointment with his oncologist is June 30 and he will get more information then. He has been going to work this week so he is keeping busy!
Triathlon training for me is going very well! Although, I had a rough fall on my bike the other day. Not to worry though, I was wearing a helmet.
Check out my fundraising progress here: http://pages.teamintraining.org/dm/somatri08/eeiler
Tuesday, June 17, 2008
Still Waiting
Brenan is still doing very well considering! Just a little fatigue and headaches but plenty of rest is helping to combat that. We are still waiting to hear from Thunderbird hospital on his intrathecal chemotherapy treatments and from Good Samaritan to see if I am a bone marrow match. Just a lot of waiting at this point...
The yard sale was a huge success!!! Darrin and the gang brought in just over $900 to deposit into Brenan's account. That is unbelievable! Thank you for everyone's contributions.
The yard sale was a huge success!!! Darrin and the gang brought in just over $900 to deposit into Brenan's account. That is unbelievable! Thank you for everyone's contributions.
Saturday, June 14, 2008
Out of Hospital Tasks
The yard sale seems to be successful thus far. Brenan and Dad said there is a steady stream of shoppers and a lot of stuff to sell. Thanks again to Darrin and all the friends who have gathered together to make this happen.
Viv is at home busy as can be, helping with whatever she can after our month of neglecting household responsibilities. What would we do without her and Lavonne coming out here to take care of us?
Brenan is feeling good today - he just seems to have a constant headache these days, which we attribute to not being as hydrated as he was in the hospital.
I got in a nice long run this morning around Tempe Town Lake. Tomorrow is a "rest" day - I think for all of us. We're just going to sit back, lay by the pool, and celebrate Father's Day by relaxing. Happy Father's Day!
Viv is at home busy as can be, helping with whatever she can after our month of neglecting household responsibilities. What would we do without her and Lavonne coming out here to take care of us?
Brenan is feeling good today - he just seems to have a constant headache these days, which we attribute to not being as hydrated as he was in the hospital.
I got in a nice long run this morning around Tempe Town Lake. Tomorrow is a "rest" day - I think for all of us. We're just going to sit back, lay by the pool, and celebrate Father's Day by relaxing. Happy Father's Day!
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Aunt Viv's Arrival
Aunt Viv is finally here! She flew in yesterday evening and we had a big dinner in honor of her arrival. Mom is glad to have time with another sister, and we are happy to have another aunt in town. We sat at the dinner table laughing and talking for quite awhile. Brenan, Mr. Expert Swimmer, urged that I improve my swimming skills so I don't drown in the triathlon meant to raise money for a cure for his cancer. That would be too ironic. It's not my fault that he made competitive swimming sound much easier than it actually is... my coach was not impressed with me the first day in the pool, to say the least. But we are working on it!
Brenan was feeling very good after his final dose of chemotherapy yesterday morning. His doctor has recommended that he get regular intrathecal chemotherapy treatments in the weeks to come - this is chemotherapy injected into the spinal and brain fluid - to prevent cancerous cells from invading his central nervous system. There is no definite plan for a bone marrow transplant as of yet, but we still haven't heard if I am a match or not. More news to come...
Brenan was feeling very good after his final dose of chemotherapy yesterday morning. His doctor has recommended that he get regular intrathecal chemotherapy treatments in the weeks to come - this is chemotherapy injected into the spinal and brain fluid - to prevent cancerous cells from invading his central nervous system. There is no definite plan for a bone marrow transplant as of yet, but we still haven't heard if I am a match or not. More news to come...
Bank Account Info Reminder
Wells Fargo
Brenan A. Eiler
Account Number: 3879088528
Thanks to Cousin Cindy we have step by step instructions on how to transfer funds online with Wells Fargo:
Sign on at www.wellsfargo.com
If you don't have online banking it is very easy to activate, just follow
the directions on the Wells Fargo home page.
If you have an online account
1. Sign in with username and password.
2. Click on "transfers"
3. Click on "to another customer"
4. Enter "PIN" number
5. Check "transfer from account" to verify this is the correct account.
6. Fill in "transfer to account" with Brenan's account # 3879088528
7. Fill in "name of account holder" Elisabeth Eiler
8. Enter amount you wish to transfer into Brenan's account.
9. Enter "transfer description": Get Well Account for Brenan Eiler
10. Enter recipient's email address "elisafitness@hotmail.com"
11. Click continue.
Brenan A. Eiler
Account Number: 3879088528
Thanks to Cousin Cindy we have step by step instructions on how to transfer funds online with Wells Fargo:
Sign on at www.wellsfargo.com
If you don't have online banking it is very easy to activate, just follow
the directions on the Wells Fargo home page.
If you have an online account
1. Sign in with username and password.
2. Click on "transfers"
3. Click on "to another customer"
4. Enter "PIN" number
5. Check "transfer from account" to verify this is the correct account.
6. Fill in "transfer to account" with Brenan's account # 3879088528
7. Fill in "name of account holder" Elisabeth Eiler
8. Enter amount you wish to transfer into Brenan's account.
9. Enter "transfer description": Get Well Account for Brenan Eiler
10. Enter recipient's email address "elisafitness@hotmail.com"
11. Click continue.
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