Monday, July 9, 2012
Day One July 9, 2012
Well today it starts. I will start the IV soon followed by a blood transfusion. All whiate, red and platelet counts are low which is why I am here. Dinner was served at 4:30 so that is an adjustment for the future of this stay. New preacher stopped by to visit. Cam and Jane have been a big help. This will be a long grind but all involved are vey optimistic. Tomorrow there will be a port put in so that I will not have to be restuck for various things such as chemo and transfusions. I feel good which is a positive sign. Treatment will be 7 days of two meds followed by 3 days of another. Then the remainder of the 3-0 days will be to watch for problems during this Induction phase. After that will be the consolidation phase which is more chemo or a bone marrow transplant. Uncle Dave has agreed to be the donor if he is a match. More tomorrow.
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In our thoughts. Steve & Daniele
ReplyDeleteDoug, Good Post.
ReplyDeleteEveryone else, we feel so good about our doc and nurses at St. Joe's. Between Doug's good attitude and skilled care he will prevail. Keep prayers coming.
JANE
Doug, As I told Jane, you survived Vietnam, so you'll survive this too!! That Port you get tomorrow will be so much better than dealing with multiple IVs into skinnier veins . Thinking and praying for you and the whole family. Love you guys, Chuck
ReplyDeleteLove you Dad, stay strong!
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