Another Stem-Cell Transplant

    

In a couple of weeks, I go into a big city hospital for a donor's stem cell transplant.
     I have had recurring Cancer for over two years now.  I did have an earlier transplant, but it was from my own body, and that didn't work.
     The doctor's are thinking that this one will work, because, in essence, I'm getting some one else's immune system.
    Of course, the danger here, is that my body rejects the transplant.  At which time, I'll be in some trouble.
    The hospital is two hours from my home, and therefore I will have to rent an apartment for 4 months.  I have to follow certain dietary rules, and be very close to the hospital for constant follow-up.
    If I get a fever, after the transplant, for example, they throw me into a special isolated Emergency Room, because I will be very susceptible to illness.
    Right now, even with my broken foot, I feel pretty good....and still blog.
     The week of June 16, I probably won't be able to blog for about a week or so....we'll see.
     While undergoing treatment, I love to listen to Ella Fitzgerald....and a friend is going to download on my MP3 player, a professor's entire course on WWII.  This should be very interesting.  I was born in Los Angeles during World War II.
      I'll be watching the usual baseball games, but unfortunately, will not be able to attend any major league games this summer. This is a real loss for me.
     When I was a young man, I wanted to be a baseball play by play announcer, and my first major job, was with KMPC radio in Los Angeles....where I got to practice sports announcing.
      Thanks for reading:
      Bob Kholos

Comments

[Jean Jones]

Dear Bob,
My name is Jean and I’m with the National Bone Marrow Transplant Link. Our organization helps patients, caregivers, and families cope with the social and emotional challenges of transplant from diagnosis through survivorship by providing vital information and personalized support services. We subscribe to Google blog alerts, where we found your story.
Please know that others are thinking of you and pulling for you! If you would like to find out more about our programs and services, please visit www.nbmtlink.org or call 800-546-5268.
All the best!

[Holly "Singer" Vaughn]

Hey Bob, It's your cousin Holly in Vernonia. I was just thinking about you, which I do frequently. Dylan will be attending " Boys State" Program @ the U of O (Sun 6/13- Sat 6/19 ) We are not sure whether we will be taking him or he will be car pooling. Thought maybe we'd look you up, if we do end up in your neck of the woods. Write or call anytime.I'd love to keep in touch ...

holly503@agalis.net
503/970-0554

[Holly " Singer " Vaughn]

PS If your " big city " stay is in the Portland area and you need any assistance, please let me know.

[John Shelburne]

Howdy, Bob...was reviewing your remarks about the old KMPC days, then jumped to another blog (this is the only one I've ever signed on to). Read of your cancer and wish you the best. Two old geezers and I share an old cafe counter in my town in UT and both have cancer. Of course neither can finish his morning breakfast, so I'm right there for them. They get no sympathy from me, as I scoot closer to them, saying, "ya gona finish that meal... what about your toast... and pass over those eggs while you're at it". Anyway, they must not get too upset with me since someone there's always saying, that's ok, John'll finish it.

So, Bob... Don't wander too close to my little airport cafe if ya don't wanna share your food >grin.

Bob, on a serious note.. I want to express my deepest gratitude you, Roger, Andy Bill in engineering and many others for your help in moving me along in my KMPC Mobile Studio project truck. Yep, that's me! And everyone had some great stories to share with me as I have spent the past three years digging for any news of the those days that I will long remember in LA. We're about the same age. I went into public service about the time you stopped into 'PC, I guess. So, it's been a busy season for me as I take the truck around northern Utah's car shows, play some music and do a few 'live' interviews. Anything I can to keep the memory of AM Radio alive via this rolling KMPC billboard (61 Ford Parcel Delivery van) which is still under construction as we recreate the mobile studio. I really do hope this finds you on the mend. And, IF you do stop into the Augur In, I promise not to steal your food.. in fact, it's on me!
Best Regards/jShelburne