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Right on schedule

Only one test left, a bone marrow biopsy, plus the consultation for the insertion of the Hickman Line, both scheduled for tomorrow, and Edie will be on her way towards the completion of an autologous stem cell transplant, tentatively scheduled to begin October 10th.

We've even received a schedule from the transplant coordinator at the City of Hope, and barring any surprises, Edie should be back home the beginning of November, as good as new.

  • September 5 - Bone Marrow Biopsy and consult for the insertion of the Hickman Line

  • September 11 - Chemotherapy (Cytoxan) begins

  • September 12 - Insertion of Hickman Line, and start of Neupogen injections (used to stimulate the production of stem cells)

  • September 22 - Stem cell collection starts, and continues until enough stem cells have been collected

  • October 10 - Admitted to the City of Hope to begin transplant process

  • November 1 - Return home


[BIG SIGH] This is surely going to be the longest two months of my life.
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Becky said…
*big sigh* back at you.

John has his procedure tomorrow and hopefully he can stop worrying.

Give Edie my best. And you know us women, we're way tougher than you guys when it comes to pain. And she lives with you so she has a strong tolerance built up already. :-)

Hope all goes well, Becky
9:50 AM
Gerry said…
Wow, sounds like you will be busy for the next month. I did the Cytoxin for 6 months, It wasn't as bad as they said. See you on the next ride!
G
With Edie gone who is going to cook for you?
11:02 PM
Marc said…
Very good question! That's why this is going to be a long two months, and maybe even longer.

I guess I'll be doing a lot of fending for myself.
11:27 PM
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