Preliminary battle plan

Ok so yesterday afternoon I went to see my doctor to get test results and discuss the “battle plan”..  The results came back with no surprises.. which is good.  Bone marrow was normal.. So we are on track for the R-CHOP protocol. 

We are set up to take a Chemo class on Friday at 8am.. Takes about an hour or so.. Patty called to say the appointment for a sub-clavian port to be inserted is all set for Tomorrow, Thursday.. 9am. Once the port is in place Chemo can start.

I asked the doctor about the uncomfortableness in my belly and how soon I should get relief from that.  He indicated very quickly.. probably after the first infusion..

Then around 8pm last night Dr. W. called the house.. (I was out) and spoke to Cathy.  He’s been dwelling on the lymphoma size and is concerned about this “Tumor lysis syndrome”.. He wants to play this safe and is suggesting that I get my first infusion on the oncology ward at a local Hospital.  He’s recommending St. Mary’s in Troy.   So once I get the port scheduled I could be looking at going to the hospital Monday.. and getting released Tuesday once the infusion is complete.   Future infusions would be done as an outpatient..

I am hoping to feel “different” next week..   Oh and btw.. my weight went up a little.. from 188 to 191.. BP is still good.. Mental status is still good ready to DO THIS !!