Geoff Beats Leukemia

Hello and welcome to my blog. This Blog was written to help family and friends understand my condition of AMML (Acute Monocytic Myeloid Leukaemia), which was diagnosed in August 2017. After spending 14 months in Melbourne at Royal Melbourne Hospital (Ward 7B) and Peter MacCallum Comprehensive Cancer Centre having 3 rounds of Chemotheraphy and a Stem Cell Transplant ( or BMT – Bone Marrow Transplant) from my brother, I recovered well and we re-located back to Tasmania in November 2018.

During 2019 I was having monthly blood tests and checkups with my medical specialist back in Melbourne. Progress was slow but my medical team were happy with my progress. Patience was the name of the game.

My final tests (2 years post BMT) took place Mid January 2020. Results were positive and I am now in “molecular remission”. Basically cured of cancer!

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Another Year goes by

August 25, 2022 by geoffhamo

My last post was 12 months ago to the week and I am pleased to report that everything is going along pretty smoothly. It is 5 years since my diagnosis and life could not be better! I had toyed with the idea of finishing up the Blog but my son Lachy encouraged me to keep … Continue reading Another Year goes by

Good news – Treatment is working

August 25, 2021August 25, 2021 by geoffhamo

I was a little down in my last blog due to the worrying progression of Sclerodermatous GVHD but I am very happy to report that recent treatments appear to be working. The progression of the disease appears to be halted and I have noticed a significant improvement in my skin elasticity. Amit Khot tells me … Continue reading Good news – Treatment is working

The ups and downs of Sclerodermatous skin GVHD

June 26, 2021June 27, 2021 by geoffhamo

It’s been almost six months since my last blog and there have been a few developments……unfortunately not for the better. Back in January I was concerned that my skin condition had regressed due to GVHD and it has become obvious over the last few months that the ugly condition has flared up again. My new … Continue reading The ups and downs of Sclerodermatous skin GVHD

Welcome to 2021

March 1, 2021 by geoffhamo

As you might have gathered not much has happened on the health front for a few months (which is good news) but I thought I would update you now that I have some more news. In mid February I had another consult with a specialist Dermatologist at Royal Melbourne who has established a clinic specifically … Continue reading Welcome to 2021

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Welcome to 2021