Guys, somewhat of an update. I sent Bill a PM because we haven't heard much recently and I wanted to know how Josh and the rest of the family was doing. Bill just answered me back and gave me permission to pass along some info. He said he comes on to read some posts occasionally, but is too worn out to do any posting himself. I can understand that.
They are in the initial stages of treating Josh and like to bombard it with heavy doses. That is what is being done, but Josh has lost 40 pounds and his immune system is literally at zero, so they have to keep everyone away from contact with Josh, and keep the house totally sterile. Lots of scrubbing with bleach, etc. Tomorrow (Friday) is the final treatment in the initial phase and they hope to know more after that.
Bill's Wife is continuing to work through this all because the treatments are extremely expensive and they need her health insurance. Bill has become Josh's primary care giver and they are commuting an hour and a half each way for treatments, and they have to do this every day. The poor guy sounds like he is really frazzled.
I told Bill that I had lunch today with my Ex Wife and she is an RN. She said the treatments really take their toll on the white blood cells but that Josh's age is a good thing as they tend to be strong and able to handle the heavy doses.
Bill knows all of us are concerned and praying for them all, and he really appreciates it. Anyone who has ever met Bill and the rest of his family can tell you that nicer, more down to earth people do not exist. It is just so wrong to see folks of this kind go through the health issues they have had bombard them from all sides in recent years.
So that is where things are, just keep praying guys.
Don
