Some of you are aware that following a short but productive period since my last hospital discharge (Feb 12) until last Friday (March 2), I was readmitted to the hospital on Sat morning with a 101.7 temp (rising sharply), diagnosed as "early" pneumonia. There, I was on IV antibiotics, slept most of the time, was tested multiple ways, and everything looking good (temp normal and stable for 24 hrs), was discharged at 12 noon today - almost exactly 48 hours later. I'll remain on oral antibiotics for 5 more days.

I am thankful once again to my vigilant medical team that watches closely over me and took immediate action to admit me to the hospital. My current chemo 1/2-cycle was due to start today, but it's pushed back to Wed this week - and we'll make up the lost two days with start of the next full cycle (#4) on Monday, March 19.

Thank you for your continued messages of good wishes and prayers - I cannot adequately describe how much they mean to me.

With best wishes,

Arvind

Arvind Varma

R. Games Slayter Distinguished Professor

Charles D. Davidson School of Chemical Engineering

Purdue University

Editor, Cambridge Series in Chemical Engineering

Tel: 765-494-8484; Fax: 765-494-0805; Email: avarma@purdue.edu

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