An end to the year.

I have Chronic Myelogenogenous Leukemia. They did the genetic tests on my bone marrow and found the Philadelphia chromosome. That means unless I do something about it, I’m dead in five years.

CML is treatable with Gleevec, the wonder drug from OHSU and my prescription costs $2000/month. Apparently, my insurance may cover some of it if my doctor approves it. I spent an hour at the pharmacy finding out that they had never heard of Gleevec and they didn’t have any of it. Plus, I have to wait for them to arm-wrestle with my medical insurance before they’ll order it. How nice.

Well, I still don’t have a job. What a nice year I’ve had.


So, New Year’s Eve and I’m diagnosed with leukemia. There’s a good chance I’ll get this medication that may prolong my life, but I probably shouldn’t drink beer while I’m taking it. I headed down to the pub for my “last” beer but they were closed. I hope next year is better.

3 thoughts on “An end to the year.”

  1. todd, i’m so sorry to hear the news. it must be a really tough time for you. going through similar stuff myself. don’t let the news get you down, though. i’m sure everything will work out.

  2. Sashi! Over in NE we are thinking of you. We were hoping it was all a big mistake! For once this house may be speechless. The Slabs (even Junior Slabs) and Wiggers are all sad for you.

  3. I follow your sisters blog and was sorry to see her post/link about her ‘insane’ brother.(She was kidding right?!?!?! 😉 Wishing nothing but the best for you and hoping your insurance co. coughs up all the bucks.. You are way too young for this crap!!

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