settled back in chicago…

so i just heard from the nurse who was calling to confirm tomorrow morning’s line placement. i was thrilled to learn that they place it in your arm, rather than neck or chest! woo hoo ~ it’s the small things but i sure am happy about that. that crazy star trek catheter they put in my neck for the harvest was very high on the creepy factor scale… it was thick and 6″ in length– eeek:eek:

so after they put the line into my arm of choice, we head over to be admitted into the transplant ward. my first of 4 chemos will begin tomorrow. wow, i’m on the last leg of the journey… strange– it feels kind of anti-climactic in a way. like not such a big deal after all. ok, i admit, the worst is just ahead of me… but still– 4 days of chemo and that’s it. when i think of the crazy pain i have had with my cidp for months on end, forget 4 days, i figure i’m well trained for this succinct period of time.

as always, thanks for your well wishes and concern. it feels good, like i’m fighting a fight for all of us. just think– if this cures me, as it has others before me, more doors will undoubtedly open for others to obtain this treatment. i guess i’m saying that, with your support, it feels like we are all in it together… thanks.

p.s. pam, i’ll be getting 3,400mg of cytoxan daily 😉