Got back from the appointment with NYOH this afternoon.  Doctor did an exam and looked at the CT scan.  Had my blood drawn (CBC was normal).  Looks like the plan will be for a chest CT, MUGA and PET scans next week as well as a bone marrow...oh and a Hep. B Antibody..
I've assisted on hundreds of bone marrows at the VA.. I told the doc to be sure he peppers the periostium real good.. he said.. Oh yes I do..
Chemo will start soon after.. probably the next week.    R-CHOP is the protocol.. 6-8 treatments, in 3 week intervals.  Side effects are pretty standard, hair loss, fatigue, sun sensitivity.. They also have to monitor me because of the effects that the tumor breakdown may have on my body.. Spiked Uric acid levels..  So we move forward..