Last week was from blood and bone marrow controls that unfortunately again a relapse is developing with Shifra. This is extremely worrying because the remission time between relapses are very brief (approximately six weeks). And this recurrence is Shifra probably not qualify for an immune therapy in Houston, because they at least ten weeks in remission should be. Marina told me that they do keep trying to do to go to Houston, and they will do everything to Shifra again to get in remission. In addition, they contacted the Livingston Clinic in San Diego in a somewhat different way is also working with vaccination. See page 20 no other alternatives which we explain the method Livingston. We will keep you informed as we Robin (see your story) continued to monitor, like Shifra recurrence, but hopefully in remission and then still come to Houston to go.

May 18, 2001:

Marina called me this week. Shifra has indeed seventh relapse, but even though the blood levels indicate that it is not quite like going to school as usual Shifra, horse riding and swimming, even occasionally. Based on the medical records would Shifra nothing more can and most of their time in bed to spend. Houston is no longer. They want a child with a relapse is not treated, even though its vaccine is ready for use. A considerable disappointment, of course. Perhaps understandably so, because the protocols for writing, but Marina and Cor had hoped it might as Shifra is in remission again next month, and then like a rocket to go to Houston and Shifra to be vaccinated. But the hospital wants to temporarily not cooperate.

However, there is another side of hope. Through research on our part to Dr. Marina and Cor Broekhuyse in Haarzuilens ended. And Dr. Broekhuyse has a suspicion that the leukemia is caused by Shifra is a 'mutant bacteria "(apologies if this is not completely defined medically correct, but told me that Marina). (See also page other alternatives Dr. Livingston). Doctor Broekhuyse, the events are analyzed and Shifra Shifra many symptoms that indicate the picture of "mutating bacteria. If that were true then Shifra within six weeks completely cured, says Dr. Broekhuyse. Perhaps the bacteria come back again, but for its simple and natural medicines would rather her leukemia is a chronic condition like diabetes and not life threatening as is the case. Currently, urine, etc. examined and Shifra since last Friday started with the drugs that bacteria .. We will keep you informed about what goes on.