January 20 - IDHIFA - what the heck!

Here is the podcast for this week

Here is a brief review of the chemotherapeutic drug, I'm on, IDHIFA.  Johns Hopkins is reviewing the information on yet another bone marrow biopsy done 1/10/2018.

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  1. ellie figginsJanuary 24, 2018 at 9:33 AM

    Hi Dr. Bradd, I am so glad you are doing as well as you are. I`m sure you have bad days, but you keep going. As always you are in my thoughts & prayers. See you in a few days. Keep up the good work doc. Take care.

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  2. Sheena WrightJanuary 27, 2018 at 6:20 PM

    Im happy too see toy have found something that is helping. You have done so much for me and my family over all the years being my Dr. You always are their to listen to me talk about anything and to give great advice....as well as always pray with me when things have been tough over the 17yrs of you being my Dr. You are a great Dr. & man and we ( Waylon & I....you have been his Dr nearly as long!) are so grateful you are getting better, I truly believe & receiving great treatment. We pray for you, Jan & your entire family always. ��

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