Oh crap. It's back to the hospital we go. And me, I was just getting my feet back under me and getting used to being home.
Seems that Dr. O, after conferring with Dr. T, decided that a consolidation chemotherapy treatment session is in order. That was not surprising.
She wants to start on Monday.
That was more than surprising. It's downright disheartening.
Not because I don't understand why it must be done. I get that. But, because I thought I had more time to, well, just be normal. And because she's talking 2-3 weeks of hospitalization, not the 8-10 days I thought would be the incarceration—uh—stay.
And, even more of a shock to me, she said the "normal" course of consolidations (for those not heading to transplant) is four sessions.
Which means I'm probably in for this more than once by the time we find a marrow donor.
But, if it's back to residence on the oncology floor, so be it. Let's just hope that my digestive tract behaves itself this time, which would mean a minimal stay rather than maximum.
In the words of the great Hebrew philosophers, "Oy vey."
Seems that Dr. O, after conferring with Dr. T, decided that a consolidation chemotherapy treatment session is in order. That was not surprising.
She wants to start on Monday.
That was more than surprising. It's downright disheartening.
Not because I don't understand why it must be done. I get that. But, because I thought I had more time to, well, just be normal. And because she's talking 2-3 weeks of hospitalization, not the 8-10 days I thought would be the incarceration—uh—stay.
And, even more of a shock to me, she said the "normal" course of consolidations (for those not heading to transplant) is four sessions.
Which means I'm probably in for this more than once by the time we find a marrow donor.
But, if it's back to residence on the oncology floor, so be it. Let's just hope that my digestive tract behaves itself this time, which would mean a minimal stay rather than maximum.
In the words of the great Hebrew philosophers, "Oy vey."
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At least your latest posts sound like terrific progress...try to accentuate the positive...hope that didn't sound too trite...later, kid.
ReplyDeleteDear Mitch,
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping, and holding all good thoughts, that your term of incarceration will be short. Please keep us informed as much as you can. Your powerful words not only describe your journey, but inspire all of us to fight hard for what we want. Hoping for a calm digestive system.
Best,
Alice Licht
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