http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/ Bill Wolfrum's world of news, satire and commentary Tue, 16 Mar 2010 19:51:50 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-186319 William K. Wolfrum Tue, 27 Jan 2009 21:50:15 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-186319 Lius: Easy bruising is a very noticeable symptom, as is fatigue. Lius: Easy bruising is a very noticeable symptom, as is fatigue.

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-186266 lius Tue, 27 Jan 2009 20:03:49 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-186266 how can you tell that you got leukemia how can you tell that you got leukemia

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-155064 William K. Wolfrum Chronicles » Blog Archive » The healing of Emru Tue, 09 Sep 2008 20:03:04 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-155064 [...] When I first discovered of my Mom’s diagnosis of leukemia, Emru was one of the first people to contact me. He had been diagnosed with Leukemia (among other things), as well and had received his diagnosis on almost the same day as my Mom. [...] [...] When I first discovered of my Mom’s diagnosis of leukemia, Emru was one of the first people to contact me. He had been diagnosed with Leukemia (among other things), as well and had received his diagnosis on almost the same day as my Mom. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-130021 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » Tony Snow dies at age 53 Sat, 12 Jul 2008 11:42:45 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-130021 [...] Knowing so many who have had cancer ruin or alter their lives, Snow’s death truly saddens me. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and three children. [...] [...] Knowing so many who have had cancer ruin or alter their lives, Snow’s death truly saddens me. My deepest sympathies go out to his wife and three children. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-112681 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » Life is good Sat, 24 May 2008 18:25:20 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-112681 [...] Obviously, the main reason I have that on my mind is due to my Mom’s remarkable progress through her bone marrow transplant. This morning, her white cell count was 4.6. Her platelets have raised to the point that they are now in the normal zone. And to make it even better, after 14 days quarantined in her hospital room, today she was allowed to leave the room and walk around a little bit. [...] [...] Obviously, the main reason I have that on my mind is due to my Mom’s remarkable progress through her bone marrow transplant. This morning, her white cell count was 4.6. Her platelets have raised to the point that they are now in the normal zone. And to make it even better, after 14 days quarantined in her hospital room, today she was allowed to leave the room and walk around a little bit. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-110395 caroline northey Sat, 17 May 2008 18:08:07 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-110395 my friend 2nd father 80 years old and stil fixing things, driving oppinionated needs a bone marrow transplant. he will never ask, and no one is going to offer. iwant to be tested IN OSHAWA. my friend 2nd father 80 years old and stil fixing things, driving oppinionated needs a bone marrow transplant. he will never ask, and no one is going to offer. iwant to be tested IN OSHAWA.

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-103414 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » Thank you, 48-year-old Man Thu, 01 May 2008 22:15:57 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-103414 [...] When we were told my Mom had Acute Myleoid Leukemia, we were told that a bone marrow transplant may be my Mom’s best hope. It seems so scary at the time. Getting chemo to go into remission, finding a matching donor, going through all the tests to find out if my Mom was ready for the procedure. [...] [...] When we were told my Mom had Acute Myleoid Leukemia, we were told that a bone marrow transplant may be my Mom’s best hope. It seems so scary at the time. Getting chemo to go into remission, finding a matching donor, going through all the tests to find out if my Mom was ready for the procedure. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-97928 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » African-Americans are dying for bone marrow donors - a call to action Wed, 16 Apr 2008 22:06:16 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-97928 [...] When I recovered from the shock of learning that my Mom had acute myeloid Leukemia, I set to work on learning more about it, and trying to find what part I could play. [...] [...] When I recovered from the shock of learning that my Mom had acute myeloid Leukemia, I set to work on learning more about it, and trying to find what part I could play. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-85503 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » My Mom: Whipping me at Scrabble like she’ll whip leukemia Sat, 15 Mar 2008 23:18:28 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-85503 [...] We’re having a Marrow Donor Drive on March 29, and if you’re anywhere near the High Desert, California area, let me know and I’ll tell you all about it. I can also send anyone interested a flyer, and if anyone knows how to turn a Microsoft Word document into a Jpeg, let me know, it would be most helpful. And, like I wrote before, if you have any questions or would like to help in any way, please e-mail me at wkwolfrum(at)gmail(dot)com or check out marrow.org to learn more about the incredible need for bone marrow donors this country faces. [...] [...] We’re having a Marrow Donor Drive on March 29, and if you’re anywhere near the High Desert, California area, let me know and I’ll tell you all about it. I can also send anyone interested a flyer, and if anyone knows how to turn a Microsoft Word document into a Jpeg, let me know, it would be most helpful. And, like I wrote before, if you have any questions or would like to help in any way, please e-mail me at wkwolfrum(at)gmail(dot)com or check out marrow.org to learn more about the incredible need for bone marrow donors this country faces. [...]

]]> http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/comment-page-1/#comment-81379 William K. Wolfrum » Blog Archive » I’m proud to be an American Sun, 09 Mar 2008 01:19:35 +0000 http://www.williamkwolfrum.com/2008/02/25/my-mom-a-strong-brave-woman-fighting-leukemia-can-you-help/#comment-81379 [...] As mentioned before (and will be mentioned again) I’m in the United States these days while my mother is fighting her battle with leukemia. Currently I’m working with the National Marrow Donor Program, putting together a donor drive which will be held on March 29, in Victorville, Calif. For the briefest of updates, my mom is doing well right now, and her attitude and demeanor are otherworldly. She’s an amazing woman. [...] [...] As mentioned before (and will be mentioned again) I’m in the United States these days while my mother is fighting her battle with leukemia. Currently I’m working with the National Marrow Donor Program, putting together a donor drive which will be held on March 29, in Victorville, Calif. For the briefest of updates, my mom is doing well right now, and her attitude and demeanor are otherworldly. She’s an amazing woman. [...]

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