Jill Update

The purpose of this weblog was to keep Jill's family and friends current on her treatment for Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Jill passed away on January 20, 2013 after a 10 year battle against the disease and the side effects of her many treatments. This blog will now serve as a memorial to Jill. Please feel free to add your comments and thoughts.

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Location: Columbia, Missouri, United States

Sunday, May 25, 2008

At Home in Boise

Jill, Sylvia, Turbo and Kishka are back in Boise. Scott flew out to Seattle on Wednesday, they finished packing everything and left for Boise on Thursday. Jill, Sylvia and Kishka (the cat) flew while Scott, with Turbo (the dog), drove Jill's car back to Boise. Because of flight delays, Jill and Sylvia were quite late arriving in Boise and pretty tired by the time they finally got home but they have been resting up since then. On Friday Jill met with her Boise oncologist, had some tests, and made arrangements for the switch back to Boise providers of drugs and supplies.

Now Jill starts the long process of recovery from the transplant. Over the next few months she must slowly reduce the levels of immuno-suppressive drugs she takes and take physiotherapy to restore her muscles, bone mass and strength. Everyone is happy to be back in Boise where they have room to spread out, and quieter, familiar surroundings. As Jill regains her strength, I am sure she would enjoy hearing from you.

tom

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