Well day 2 came and left. Got trained and started on the neupogen needles. Neupogen is the drug used to the get the stem cells away from the bone marrow and in into the blood system. I require to self inject myself with the neupogen, lots of fun. After getting trained I required to give myself the first of the needles. Took a bit at first just a wee bit nervous about the fact of having to stick myself. I require to give myself 2 needles at 6:00pm everyday. If anyone is curious the injection points are in the stomach adjacent to the belly button or in the thighs. I choose stomach today, wasn't that bad after it was said and done. Need to be carefull with the neupogen, not cheap stuff, almost $1000.00 / injection, thank the lord for excellent medical plans.
FYI in regards to chemo treatment no major side effects from the actual chemo. No nausea or flu like symptoms yet but I'm being told that that likely by the weekend that I will be not feeling that good. Got some heartburn but that was from the injection of the steroids prior to the chemo but good old zantac fixed that problem.
Well not to much going on for days 3 & 4. Not scheduled to be back a cross cancer institute until Friday 8:00am for blood work.
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Be strong Brother, We will talk about this in the future as just a bad time in your life. Remember, we have to teach the boy's how to hunt and fish.
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Stay tough Wallace. Sharon and I are thinking of you and know you will get better soon. I'm glad you started the blog to let us know how you are doing. As a fellow blogger, the layout looks pretty good. Kim probably helped with that right?
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