Hospital Stay/Coverage/Blood Needed - May 31 Update

To Everyone,

After a very tough week, Stephen had to be re-admitted to the hospital on Friday (May 29th) - likely for 3-5 days. The principle reason is that his blood counts are low and his kidneys are under severe stress, having had to absorb so much chemo over the last two weeks. Hopefully he will be out early this week. Despite all of this Stephen remains in very good spirits. A temporary readmittance is not unusual for patients in Stephen's situation.

In terms of coverage we have Tom Gardiner coming down from June 27 - July 2, and Richard Bluteau returning for yet another visit July 3 - July 10. Thank you Tom and Ric for these commitments. If you pr anyone you know can cover for any the remaining weeks of July please let me know at dr.bill@wildblue.net

Stephen is still in need of your blood and platelettes. If you have time to donate, please call Cedars-Sinai to make an appointment @ (310) 423-5346. And again, please be sure to let them know that you're doing this for Steven Grevatt.

Thanks very much,
Bill Grevatt

May 20 Update - Good News!

Hi Everyone,

Very good news. Stephen started his third round of chemotherapy early, this past Monday, which means if all goes well, he could be finished his fourth and last round by mid-June.

Also, Mike Grevatt will be covering from June 2-June 6, so we're looking good for coverage right up until June 25th at this point.

Thanks again to everyone who is coming down for their week or two tour of duty, and to many more for their continuing support.

Bill G.

May 13th Update

To Everyone,

Stephen would like again to thank everyone for the great support he's receiving. He is recovering well from Round 2 of the chemo and is on track feeling better each day.

We are doing very well in the "coverage" department with so many committed individuals.
Following is the upcoming schedule of who will be helping Steve out over the nex two months:

May 9 - 15 - Hartley Barber
May 15 - 21 - Rick Bluteau
May 21 - May 23 - George & Carol
May 24 - 27 - Brendan Grevatt
May 28 - 29 - George & Susan
May 29 - June 3 - Brian Humes
June 3 - June 7 - Need coverage
June 7 - June 13 - Derek Shackell
June 11 - June 25 - Paul Perrier
June 26 - July 3 - Need coverage

Thanks again,
Bill

May 6th Update - Stephen's Status/Coverage

To All,

Stephen is doing well this week recovering strength from last week's second round of chemo. His brother Mike is here this week helping him out.

Derek (Costa Rica) Shakell has committed to coming down to be with Steve from June 7th - June 14. Thank you Derek and go Bruins (at least until they meet the Ducks)!

This means that the following dates are still left uncovered:

May 21 - May 28

June 4 - 7

June 15 - 30

Please let me know at: dr.bill@wildblue.net if you or anyone you know may be albe to cover these dates.

Thanks very much,
Bill Grevatt

April 30th Update

To All,

I want to let everyone know that Brian Humes will be coming down from Toronto to stay with Stephen from May 29th until June 3rd. Many thanks to Brian for this commitment.

The following dates are not yet covered:

May 22-May 28

June 4 - June 30

If you or anyone you know can cover any of these dates, please e-mail me at: dr.bill@wildblue.net

In the meantime Steve has now completed four of five days of his current (2nd round) of chemotherapy. He will be finished tomorrow and then have at least three weeks rest to regain his strength before the 3rd round of chemo begins. It's been a long week but everything is good with Brian G. taking him to all his treatment sessions in Beverly Hills.

Will follow up with more details soon.

Thanks very much,
Bill Grevatt

April 27 Update

Hi all,

I don't know who is in touch with Steve daily or weekly so I thought I would send an update. Maybe you have already received the news, in any case:
1- Steve has been gaining strength daily.2-He visited his Doc yesterday and all is good. So good that he is going to receive his second round of chemo next week. It seems it will be 5 day visits, with 3-5 hours of chemo every visit. Starts Monday.3- Since being home his attitude has changed. He is in much better spirits than the last week in the Hospital.4-Unfortunately,during his visit he was told he cannot have beer or wine. He was not happy he asked.5-Next week could be a tough on for Steve. let's keep in touch with him when we can.6-I know there are always rooms availibe in Orange county should you choose to get away for a few days. Check the blog for availible times.FYI,
Richard

April 22 Blog - Coverage for April - May

To All:

This is to let everyone know that Hartley Barber and Richard Bluteau will be coming down to help out Stephen the weeks of May 8 - May 15 and May 15 to May 21 respectively.

Thanks to Hartley and Richard for this committment.

If you or anyone else you know is interested in covering for any remaining weeks in May or June, please let me know at:

dr.bill@wildblue.net

Cheers,
Bill G