Two Dr’s & a PA came in to visit Tom this morning. He was hoping that they had good news to tell him hat he could go home today. They want to keep Tom here for a few more days so that his numbers are a little more ideal. This is disappointing, however we understand…

Todays word from the love chain that Laura made is Compassion. Great Day! The Dr.’s are encouraged with Tom’s progress with his chemo! Could be as early as tomorrow, Tuesday, that Tom will be able to go home! If not tomorrow then sometime this week. YIPPEE! The team here at Banner Gateway has been amazing,…

We had a 90th birthday dinner in Tucson for our dad Saturday night. Tom was not able to attend in person, due to his 30 day hospital stay. It broke our hearts not to have him there. We set up a Zoom meeting and he was at least able to participate somewhat. Fortunately, Dr. Jake…

Good nights rest! Some drug adjustments to deal with nausea issues. Tom has been taking walks around the floor with his buddy Rick Steves. Most of the trips are You’re-a-peeing. He will be moving to a new room today because he is too healthy! This wing mostly takes the highly sick. Tom has stabilized well.

There are two ways to interact with this journal/blog: New Post notification only. “I just want an email when there is a new post”. To do this, go to the bottom left corner and put in your name and email and click “submit” Commenting on Posts. “I want to leave a comment on posts”. To…

From Maggie: “Words can’t express how grateful we are for the outpouring of everyone’s thoughts, prayers & love!”

Hello Family! (From Maggie)Thanks for the Celebration pictures of dad last night. We talked with him a little bit ago. He told us he enjoyed the evening & being with family!! 🎂 For Tom’s 4th day here in his home away from home. Tom is doing pretty good! He had a rough night last night,…

Hello Family (from Maggie) – some quiet moments this afternoon. Sharing an update with you. Tom is doing pretty good. His headache is back this afternoon. Asked the nurse abt this. The ATRA – Vitamin A has a 86% chance of causing headache. Since he has to take this for an extended period of time,…

This is a blog site for information on the status of Tom Burba’s journey through the Leukemia healing process. In early August Tom started to have some peculiar bleeding and bruising. His doctor did some blood work. The doctor called back two days later with serious concerns and he instructed Tom go directly to the…