Welcome to my blog, as most of you know I was diagnosed with Bone Marrow Cancer in July 2008, after 6 months of treatment with Chemo and Steroids my cancer has reduced tremendously, I have now had a stem cell transplant which will keep the cancer dormant for longer, my stem cell treatment started on January 5th with Chemo and I had the transplant in March. I am now home but having to take life very slowly while my cells build up, I will be back to hospital several times over the next few months for blood tests and treatment. Please feel free to pass this address to anyone and to add comments and join in to help keep me sane (or is it too late for that). Thanks to all at Royal Liverpool Hospital who have made this year possible, and to all the staff who have worked so hard to eventually harvest the cells and the wonderful staff on the transplant unit, A special thanks to Jamie who is as daft as me when I need humour but an absolutely fantastic support from day one (shame he and most of the staff support LFC but I can't hold that against them).
Ivan 07957361356 ivan.thomason@ntlworld.com
12 January 2009
Blood Tests
Had 4 injections so far and a blood test this morning, more blood tests tomorrow and a slight chance of starting the Stem Cell Harvesting depending on the results. More likely Wed or Thu.
Sounds like you are reacting well to the injections. Is there a certain amount that you have to have or is it a case of having enough to do the job? I will keep everything crossed for an early start for you then you can have an early finish!
The holiday sounds great & I'm sure you need something just like that to keep you focused on the road ahead. Kate has just gone back in preparation for her written finals on Thurs/Fri. She is planning a holiday for the summer (after her exams) & I know she is desperate to go back to Africa - I'll share her plans with you as I know she'll be interested (if you remember she spent 6 months in & around the Cape & then touring Namibia & Zambia). Fingers crossed for today's results...
Hi Ivan. Sounds like a great holiday. Hope everything goes well in the next couple of weeks. No doubt the nurses are receiving all your cheeky comments!! It makes a change from me!! Keeping you in my thoughts and prayers.
Sounds like you are reacting well to the injections. Is there a certain amount that you have to have or is it a case of having enough to do the job? I will keep everything crossed for an early start for you then you can have an early finish!
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ReplyDeleteIt's when there is enough I stop the injecttions, today would be good but will wait and see.
The holiday sounds great & I'm sure you need something just like that to keep you focused on the road ahead. Kate has just gone back in preparation for her written finals on Thurs/Fri. She is planning a holiday for the summer (after her exams) & I know she is desperate to go back to Africa - I'll share her plans with you as I know she'll be interested (if you remember she spent 6 months in & around the Cape & then touring Namibia & Zambia).
ReplyDeleteFingers crossed for today's results...
Hi Ivan. Sounds like a great holiday. Hope everything goes well in the next couple of weeks. No doubt the nurses are receiving all your cheeky comments!! It makes a change from me!!
ReplyDeleteKeeping you in my thoughts and prayers.