Well, we finally have a date. This evening, Dr. Weeks called me to tell me that he got the results of the tests. My heart still looks very healthy, and all of the infected lymph nodes are above the diaphragm. This is what we hoped for, and what we expected.
On Monday, June 2, I will check into Kadlec to begin treatment. Dr. Weeks wants me at the very least to have my first treatment in the hospital. We are in fact doing the "drip" treatment, where the drugs are fed to me slowly over a four-day period rather than all at once like last year. Because I haven't done that before, he recommends that I at least start with that process and see how I feel. And of course who am I to argue? So at 10:00 AM on Monday, I will head into the hospital and probably be there until Friday or Saturday.
I'm glad to be getting this process going. I've been feeling really crappy over the last few weeks. I've been really tired, and my back, chest, and arms have been hurting, especially over the last few days. I actually had really, REALLY bad back and shoulder pain last night while trying to fall asleep. I'll be happy to get this process going so I can sleep better...
I went to a bar with a couple of people from work to watch the Red Wings' game three against Pittsburgh and the Pistons' game five against Boston. Unfortunately both teams lost. The Wings played okay (not great and not terrible), and I still expect them to win their series and hoist the Cup. Unfortunately I think the Pistons are toast. They were absolutely horrible in the third quarter, and though they rallied, it really wasn't the effort you'd expect from a potential championship contender.
3 comments:
I've been lurking on your blog and hoping for an update. I found it when I was researching Hodgkin's for a recently diagonosed friend. Just wanted to let you know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers during this coming week.
Emm
Dana,
Good luck on this journey...my thoughts and well wishes are with you at this time :)
Cheers,
Ash xx
Hi Dana,
You do not know me- i am a friend of Melissa's- we went to high school together and are now fellow cheerleading pals- I have been receiving updates of your progress through her facebook site.
I truly wish you the best of luck and send big hugs and lots of strength your way- you are in my thoughts :)
-Willa
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