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It has been quite the week!! We had the transplant the morning of the 23rd and it is( for those who have been thru an SCT) fairly uneventful. Even anti-climatic except it is the beginning of a new life which is pretty monumental. But it is just a drip for however many hours. Mine was […]
BBQ Season is upon us! We’re really looking forward to breaking out these meat rubs this weekend.We LOVE Pereg products!Exotic Spice Blends Give An Irresistible Middle Eastern Accent To Chops, Ribs, Chicken, Fish, Even VeggiesKoobahShawarmaKababR…
My darling, I had planned to write to you explaining myself, and then I realised I never have to. You always understood me, without me having to explain. Instead I will address this note to the world.My tears may be drying up, but that doesn’t mea…
As those of you who know me will understand, 8 years after my first transplant and 10 years after diagnosis, I KNOW that I am doing brilliantly. And this despite the fact that I have recently relapsed and will be … Continue reading →
Well, the brothers stem cells are here and transplant will take place this morning. It was scheduled for 2am last night but there was a delay for some reason. But he is ready to go!! The melphalan really hasn’t kicked in yet but should by this weekend. Also, the nurse said a fever is common […]
Man, the time has really flown! I can’t believe that it’s almost June.Dom continues to do well with his Darzalex infusions and we’re extremely hopeful. We’re going in for #4 on Thursday, then have NOTHING to do until Tuesday’s blood work!YIP…
This will be a quick post because I can type only with one hand. Reason: on Saturday, during a weekend trip with Stefano and friends in Maremma, a lovely area in southern Tuscany, I lost my balance while exploring an archaeological site and fell. Hard. On my left shoulder. Bam! We didn’t go to the…
My darling MikeOver the last week I have had visits from my kids, Mike C., and Ros took me out last night. Whilst people are around the tears stay firmly put, it is only when I am alone that the torrent begins. No matter how kind people are, the …
My transplant day was moved up to tomorrow (Tuesday). I’m not 100% sure I can explain why, but it has something to do with the fact that the donor product is a little smaller than anticipated and also with the fact that they want to remove …
Well, he is still smiling and the hair is still there. He did get the Melphalan yesterday so it’s only a matter of time now that he’ll start to feel awful. He gets another dose today as well. But he is eating well for now which is great. I’m still working on the insurance stuff […]