Throw your hands in the air and shout whatever comes to mind. 

WE GOT THIS…BRING IT ON…LET JESUS TAKE THE WHEEL…KICK CANCER TO THE CURB…NOBODY IS TOUGHER THAN TAG….

We know that hundreds of friends and family members have been impacted by Dave and his fight to win the biggest game of his life. We also know as the fight continues, you have been just as relentless following the blog, praying for a miracle and cheering us on from the sidelines with your incessant comments. 

LET’S GO YOU JOLLY RANCHER…THAT MAN IS AN ABSOLUTE MACHINE AND HE CAN DO THIS…BOOM…LET’S GO YOU COTTONPICKER…LEAD US OFF TAG….

It is now game time. The bone marrow biopsy confirmed that the leukemia is still active, but presents a low burden at 13.9 percent in Dave’s body. This is a great improvement from one month ago when the cancer returned with a vengeance. His CT scan on Thursday also provided a look at the dramatic improvement that his right lung has made with the fungal infection. Further tests performed yesterday provided the research team with everything they needed in order to qualify him again. Yes, it’s now game time.

CHEESE ‘N CRACKERS, GET THIS THING ROLLING…KEEP UP THE GOOD FIGHT…YOU ARE ONE TOUGH COTTONPICKER…DON’T STOP YOU DOG HEAD….

Today, tomorrow and Monday are chemotherapy days designed to deplete existing T-Cells in order to make room for the newly engineered CAR T-cells. Tuesday is considered a “rest” day, and the only requirement is reporting to the clinic for bloodwork and a final check.

The day that we have been waiting for is Wednesday. Dave will be admitted to The University of Washington Medical Center in the morning. He will receive his CAR T-Cells in the afternoon. He will be in the hospital a minimum of a week and longer if we encounter any complications. Once released, he is monitored closely. On Day 28, he will receive another bone marrow biopsy to determine the success of the entire CAR-T Cell process. Then, we hope to come home for a few weeks to enjoy the beginning of our Michigan summer.   

DEAR CANCER, MEET MY FRIEND JESUS. HE’S TAKING OVER TO WIN THIS GAME.

Tune in on Tuesday for the Tag Team challenge. We hope you choose to participate.

GAME ON FOR N0. 28