My round three of chemotherapy is going well. It consists of six bags of chemo spread over three days (Monday, Wednesday, and Friday) with two days off (Tuesday and Thursday). Since it is going well, my doctor has moved up my chemo for Friday to start late on Thursday, so I will be able to head home tomorrow around dinner time instead of coming home on Saturday morning. Yesterday, I had a spiral CT-Scan to look at the blood clot that was found in my right lung a few weeks ago. The body has absorbed it, so it is gone, but I continue to give myself blood thinning shots in the stomach each morning. I will continue with this practice for another two months to ensure no other clots form. Next week will be the tell-tale week as my counts start to go down. Hopefully, I will not run fevers, and that I can stay out of the hospital.
I do have to take a moment to say my care at Akron City Hospital has been the very best. The oncology floor nurses are true professionals, and a great bunch of people. My doctors are the best of the best, and I appreciate the outstanding care I have received. Although I would not want this disease, the 7th floor is home away from home!
Thank you again for all of the thoughts, prayers, and cards. I believe God is doing a great work in me.
Best wishes,
Mic
Thursday, June 11, 2009
Round Three Going Well!
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Mic,
Glad to hear everything is going well for you. I pray for your continued recovery and hope you get home soon.
Chubber
Hi Mic,
I have to agree, Akron City Hospital employees are the best!
I hope you don't have to go back in because of a spike in your temperature, but statistics show you have gone in the last two times after recieving chemotherapy, your chances of going back in again, are high.
Besides, they want to make sure you do not contract an infection. Antibiotics are your friend, as they were mine.
Best of luck AND keep up the good work. Your almost done.
your friend in AML,
Dom
Hey Mic!
I heard the shocking news a while ago and true to my procrastinating skills (I got game!) I'm just now logging in to say "hey Mic!"
I've been praying for you most mornings: for God to heal and strengthen you, to comfort Wendy and the kids and that this whole ordeal will make God's glory undeniable to those around you. I'm so glad you have family close by to help - both your immediate families and the giant one at NCC.
Also, I wanted to contribute to the blood drive a while back. I talked to the Red Cross about donating blood here so that you could get a pint there in Ohio, but I hit a dead end. If we make it back, I'll be sure to roll up my sleeve.
Take care!
Jeff
Dear Mic,
I hope round three keeps you out of the hospital. I was thinking of you and your family and I hope you are doing well. Take care of yourself and enjoy the weather.
Love always,
Megan
Hi Mic and Wendy-
Glad to hear things are going well so far this week. we pray that they will continue to and you all will feel God,s blessings and healing flowing.
Love Hank and Nanette
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