If you have a question of a real estate nature or are a past client, please contact Bob's business partner:
Scott Uebele
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865 W. Carmel Dr #116
Carmel, IN 46032
317-805-7360
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Saturday, February 9, 2008
Monday, January 28, 2008
Great sadness: Bob's passing
It is with great sadness that I must report that Bob went to the Lord on Friday, January 25th, 2008 at 4:00am. He will be truly missed by family and friends. Below are his arrangements.
Visitation:
Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Flanner and Buchanan
325 E Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-2929
Funeral Service:
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 11:00am
Flanner and Buchanan
325 E Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-2929
Committal Service:
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2:00pm
Visitation is 1 hour prior
Kraft Graceland Memorial Park
2778 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 945-6181
Bob's family can be reached at (317) 846-0566. I don't think the family is checking email, but you may contact me at david@ShinnTechnology.com if I may be of assistance.
Visitation:
Thursday, January 31, 2008 from 5:00pm to 8:00pm
Flanner and Buchanan
325 E Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-2929
Funeral Service:
Friday, February 1, 2008 at 11:00am
Flanner and Buchanan
325 E Carmel Dr
Carmel, IN 46032
(317) 848-2929
Committal Service:
Saturday, February 2, 2008 at 2:00pm
Visitation is 1 hour prior
Kraft Graceland Memorial Park
2778 Charlestown Road
New Albany, IN 47150
(812) 945-6181
Bob's family can be reached at (317) 846-0566. I don't think the family is checking email, but you may contact me at david@ShinnTechnology.com if I may be of assistance.
Sunday, January 13, 2008
2nd five day Dacogen Chemo series scheduled for this Monday through Friday
The Acute Leukemia roller coaster adventure has continued with a 9 day hospitalization for the high night time temperatures from Saturday, December, 29th to Monday, January, 7th.
They tried various types and kinds of (one continuous) of IV antibodics, etc. to combat the night time temps.
Don't think they found a specific cause or fix and are now trying to have one Steroid per day and Tylenol every 4 hours at home which seems to be working OK.
BUT every time I've had Prednisone during any of the prior chemo regimens, I get the HICCUPS and have them again. They are so bad that I shake the bed at night.
They've given me a prescription but were not encouraging that it would be helpful and so far it has not helped.
The Oncologist had thought that the platelets would be OK from an infusion on Sunday until I saw him at his office this past Thursday. However, he apologized after I experienced lots of bruising and continuous oozing from several prior nicks & pricks.
There was not time to do the prescribed 1 platelet and 3 whole blood transfusions Thursday as an out patient.
So the Dr admitted me as a 23 hour observation patient to have time to do the 'catch up' infusions.
We were admitted about 2:00 Thursday afternoon and came home at 9:30 AM Friday.
He has me on a routine every other day Platelet infusion which means I'll get Platelets and the Chemo, Dacogen on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at St. Vincent's Out Patent Unit and just the Chemo at his office on Tuesday and Thursday.
We'll have another appointment with the Oncologist on Tuesday, Jan 22 to evaluate the 5 day Dacogen regimen.
Trust you're keeping those New Year's resolutions and looking forward to a wonderful 2008
They tried various types and kinds of (one continuous) of IV antibodics, etc. to combat the night time temps.
Don't think they found a specific cause or fix and are now trying to have one Steroid per day and Tylenol every 4 hours at home which seems to be working OK.
BUT every time I've had Prednisone during any of the prior chemo regimens, I get the HICCUPS and have them again. They are so bad that I shake the bed at night.
They've given me a prescription but were not encouraging that it would be helpful and so far it has not helped.
The Oncologist had thought that the platelets would be OK from an infusion on Sunday until I saw him at his office this past Thursday. However, he apologized after I experienced lots of bruising and continuous oozing from several prior nicks & pricks.
There was not time to do the prescribed 1 platelet and 3 whole blood transfusions Thursday as an out patient.
So the Dr admitted me as a 23 hour observation patient to have time to do the 'catch up' infusions.
We were admitted about 2:00 Thursday afternoon and came home at 9:30 AM Friday.
He has me on a routine every other day Platelet infusion which means I'll get Platelets and the Chemo, Dacogen on Monday, Wednesday & Friday at St. Vincent's Out Patent Unit and just the Chemo at his office on Tuesday and Thursday.
We'll have another appointment with the Oncologist on Tuesday, Jan 22 to evaluate the 5 day Dacogen regimen.
Trust you're keeping those New Year's resolutions and looking forward to a wonderful 2008
Friday, December 21, 2007
Beginning Another Type Chemo Treatment
We've been waiting to see if the high powered Chemo administered on November 8th which stays in the body for at least 6 weeks might be effective against my personalized leukemia cells that returned after the 16 weeks of being home leukemia free.
As I believe I had indicated before, this was kinda the last treatment possibility that could bring a 5 year with no further treatment cure.
Unfortunately, it was confirmed on Tuesday that the Mylotag HAD NOT worked.
As with so many cancers, even Acute Leukemia has many different sub-set groups and each individual responds to various treatments differently.
Guess that is why they still call it the "Practice' of medicine.
So we're on to the next plan.
I had been running some high night time temperatures so a trip to the hospital was necessary for antibodic IV's.
In November, it took 12 day stay to get the infection/temp under control but this time the temps went down the 1st day after several IV's.
While in the hospital anyway, it was decided to begin a rather new Chemo that has been successfully applied to similar Acute Leukemia patients after other permanent cure techniques/efforts had not been effective.
It will be a 5 day out patient treatment every 4 weeks to hopefully bring the leukemia into remission while still permitting the body to produce the necessary levels of good White Cells & Platelets. Fortunately I've not experienced any of the very few side effects so far.
It looks like I'll be able to leave the hospital after the 5th treatment on Saturday afternoon and be home for Christmas.
Our son, Steve, is planning on coming in from Alabama for a few days between Christmas and New Years.
Sounds like it will take 2 or 3 rounds (ie 2-3 months) of the treatment to see if this might be the right counter punch and lifetime regiment to 'live with leukemia' rather than ever being really no 'further treatment cured'.
Thanks again for your continued thoughts and prayers as we experience the roller coaster adventure of Acute Leukemia.
Trust everyone is experiencing a Joyous Christmas Season and looking forward to a Wonderful 2008.
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As I believe I had indicated before, this was kinda the last treatment possibility that could bring a 5 year with no further treatment cure.
Unfortunately, it was confirmed on Tuesday that the Mylotag HAD NOT worked.
As with so many cancers, even Acute Leukemia has many different sub-set groups and each individual responds to various treatments differently.
Guess that is why they still call it the "Practice' of medicine.
So we're on to the next plan.
I had been running some high night time temperatures so a trip to the hospital was necessary for antibodic IV's.
In November, it took 12 day stay to get the infection/temp under control but this time the temps went down the 1st day after several IV's.
While in the hospital anyway, it was decided to begin a rather new Chemo that has been successfully applied to similar Acute Leukemia patients after other permanent cure techniques/efforts had not been effective.
It will be a 5 day out patient treatment every 4 weeks to hopefully bring the leukemia into remission while still permitting the body to produce the necessary levels of good White Cells & Platelets. Fortunately I've not experienced any of the very few side effects so far.
It looks like I'll be able to leave the hospital after the 5th treatment on Saturday afternoon and be home for Christmas.
Our son, Steve, is planning on coming in from Alabama for a few days between Christmas and New Years.
Sounds like it will take 2 or 3 rounds (ie 2-3 months) of the treatment to see if this might be the right counter punch and lifetime regiment to 'live with leukemia' rather than ever being really no 'further treatment cured'.
Thanks again for your continued thoughts and prayers as we experience the roller coaster adventure of Acute Leukemia.
Trust everyone is experiencing a Joyous Christmas Season and looking forward to a Wonderful 2008.
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Wednesday, November 28, 2007
After Thanksgiving Update 11-28-07
We're grateful that we were able to attend the pre-Thanksgiving family get together in Fairfield Glade, TN.
We returned the 400 +- miles on Thanksgiving Day.
Several places were open for breakfast along the Interstate but only Cracker Barrel open around noon.
As expected, the blood labs Friday morning at the hospital oncology out patient unit and at the Doctor's office on Tuesday of this week indicated I needed a Platelet infusion.
With my blood counts still super low from the high powered Chemo that was done 4 weeks ago and usually lasts at least 6 weeks, the Oncology Doctor decided yesterday NOT to proceed with round 2 but wait until the numbers come up some.
He'll probably do another Bone Marrow Biopsy to see just how effective round 1 was before deciding what might the next step.
In the meantime, we're thrilled that I've not had the nighttime temperature spikes on the trip nor since returning home.
It is good to be able to be home even with the various trips for blood labs, infusions, etc.
So we're still taking life one day at a time as we experience the roller coaster adventure of Acute Leukemia.
Have a Joyous Christmas Season.
We returned the 400 +- miles on Thanksgiving Day.
Several places were open for breakfast along the Interstate but only Cracker Barrel open around noon.
As expected, the blood labs Friday morning at the hospital oncology out patient unit and at the Doctor's office on Tuesday of this week indicated I needed a Platelet infusion.
With my blood counts still super low from the high powered Chemo that was done 4 weeks ago and usually lasts at least 6 weeks, the Oncology Doctor decided yesterday NOT to proceed with round 2 but wait until the numbers come up some.
He'll probably do another Bone Marrow Biopsy to see just how effective round 1 was before deciding what might the next step.
In the meantime, we're thrilled that I've not had the nighttime temperature spikes on the trip nor since returning home.
It is good to be able to be home even with the various trips for blood labs, infusions, etc.
So we're still taking life one day at a time as we experience the roller coaster adventure of Acute Leukemia.
Have a Joyous Christmas Season.
Monday, November 19, 2007
Pre-Thanksgiving Update
We were unable to connect with Tammy & Steve's Families in Gatlinburg area last Friday BUT plan to make Pre-Thanksgiving Celebration Wednesday.
I've been in the hospital since Thursday, Nov. 8th getting daily Platelet and antibodic IV infusions
Temperature still seems to go up to 100.7 or so every night between 9:00 and 11:00 PM.
The Doctors & Nurses cooperated in our getting out of the hospital for the trip to Fairfield Glade, TN tomorrow,Tuesday.
Looking forward to seeing our families as well as my sisters at the pre Thanksgiving gathering at my niece, Vickie & Steve Shuffitts on Wednesday.
We plan to return to Indy on Thanksgiving Day and have blood work and new platelets on Friday.
Trust everyone has a Great Thanksgiving Season
I've been in the hospital since Thursday, Nov. 8th getting daily Platelet and antibodic IV infusions
Temperature still seems to go up to 100.7 or so every night between 9:00 and 11:00 PM.
The Doctors & Nurses cooperated in our getting out of the hospital for the trip to Fairfield Glade, TN tomorrow,Tuesday.
Looking forward to seeing our families as well as my sisters at the pre Thanksgiving gathering at my niece, Vickie & Steve Shuffitts on Wednesday.
We plan to return to Indy on Thanksgiving Day and have blood work and new platelets on Friday.
Trust everyone has a Great Thanksgiving Season
Monday, November 12, 2007
Monday 11-12-07 In St. Vincent Hospital getting IV antibodics
The Oncology Doctor had indicated and prepared us that it is not unusual for patients to develop high fevers indicating infection after the type of Chemo used in this past round.
But, since I hadn't had any severe fever with any of the other Chemo treatments while in the hospital or at home I was hoping that I would continue to avoid it this time too.
But our home thermometer indicated increased number last Tuesday and Wednesday nights. We opted not to contact the Doctor's office or go to the Emergency Room at 11:00 since we were to see the Doctor anyway at 9:00 on Thursday.
He indicated that I should be admitted to the Oncology section of the hospital to begin antibodic IV's, Platelets and 2 units of whole blood transfusion.
They ran all kinds of blood tests, cultures, liver ultrasound and so far nothing seems to come up as the 'culprit'. The weekend Oncologist indicated that 50-75 of the time nothing is indicated as they use a variety of antibodics which ultimately knocks out the low grade infection.
I suspect I'll be here most of the week but we still may be able to join our planned family get together with Steve & Tammy's family (without T.J and Tiffany) in the Gatlinburg area on Friday for 4 nights.
My niece Vickie & Steve Shuffitt have invited the whole clan including my 2 sisters to their home in Fairfield Glade, TN for a one day early Thanksgiving Celebration.
We have to be pretty flexible with so many elements involved but we're hoping that we can make both Gatlinburg and Fairfield Glade.
Trust that you and yours have a Super Thanksgiving and beginning of a Meaningful Christmas Season.
But, since I hadn't had any severe fever with any of the other Chemo treatments while in the hospital or at home I was hoping that I would continue to avoid it this time too.
But our home thermometer indicated increased number last Tuesday and Wednesday nights. We opted not to contact the Doctor's office or go to the Emergency Room at 11:00 since we were to see the Doctor anyway at 9:00 on Thursday.
He indicated that I should be admitted to the Oncology section of the hospital to begin antibodic IV's, Platelets and 2 units of whole blood transfusion.
They ran all kinds of blood tests, cultures, liver ultrasound and so far nothing seems to come up as the 'culprit'. The weekend Oncologist indicated that 50-75 of the time nothing is indicated as they use a variety of antibodics which ultimately knocks out the low grade infection.
I suspect I'll be here most of the week but we still may be able to join our planned family get together with Steve & Tammy's family (without T.J and Tiffany) in the Gatlinburg area on Friday for 4 nights.
My niece Vickie & Steve Shuffitt have invited the whole clan including my 2 sisters to their home in Fairfield Glade, TN for a one day early Thanksgiving Celebration.
We have to be pretty flexible with so many elements involved but we're hoping that we can make both Gatlinburg and Fairfield Glade.
Trust that you and yours have a Super Thanksgiving and beginning of a Meaningful Christmas Season.
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