Saturday, June 15, 2013
Saturday, June Fifteenth, Two Thousand and Thirteen
The last couple of weeks have been pretty nonstop! First off, I was discharged out of the hospital the day before my sister's wedding :) It was beautiful and Kristen looked gorgeous. It was a long day for me but everything ended up working out really well. It was so nice to visit with friends and family. Thank you to all of those that traveled to be part of her special day! I will include some pictures down below.
The wedding was on Friday, May 31st. I was due back to the James on Thursday, June 2nd where I was admitted for the third 5-day IVAC chemotherapy treatment. I also had a PET scan while admitted. Many of the areas where the lymphoma was present (abdominal area and sinus cavity) have resolved. There is an area on my L5 vertebra which seems to be stubborn. There is talk that I may have radiation on that area - stay tuned.
It has been decided that I will definitely go forward with the Stem Cell Transplant. My siblings have been tested as possible matches. Kristen seems to be a perfect match. The doctors are doing a few more tests on her blood involving the EBV and her T-cells. I should have more information for you soon regarding these tests. Tentatively, the transplant will take place in July.
I am currently at Christ Hospital in Cincinnati getting some blood products and antibiotics. It is nice that I can come to Christ when I'm home and my numbers are down. Both hospitals work together which makes it somewhat convenient for me.
Here are some pics from the wedding. I was transformed with hair and make-up :)
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