Dear Colleagues,

Some of you are aware that I was admitted to the hospital on January 25 – it started as a stomach flu and turned into Ileus (Google for details), side effect of my current chemotherapy.  So, the chemo was stopped, and is due to resume soon (tomorrow or coming Monday).  I must admit that Ileus is a difficult experience but, with support of family and friends, and superb hospital staff, I was able to overcome it – was discharged from the hospital on Feb 12, stay of 15 days, longest of my life!

The serious side effects and their management has convinced me to complete my full current chemo regimen in Scottsdale, not partly in Lafayette.

I will miss the Naples PC and IAC visit this year – first in 15 years!  I’ll particularly miss visiting with the Ambassadors and the IAC members, both so important for our School.

I thank you for your continued prayers and messages of good wishes – they mean a lot and keep my spirits up. 

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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