We decided today, with Dr. Callander, to start the stem cell transplant process now, not wait for the Fall.
First the complete physical, to see if he can handle it (despite the weight gain, he seems in good enough shape) then the stem cell harvesting (a possible ordeal in it's own write), then we set the date for the actual transplant. We're hoping for the beginning of August, right after the Page/Piper family reunion here.
We have a couple of sets of friends from the Myeloma support group who are in the post hospital phase of the transplant process, so we are getting an up close view (not particularly pretty) of what we'll be going through (though there is quite a bit of individual difference we hear).
In future blogs, I'm sure I'll indulge in all the details, but let it suffice for now that
we are ready to move on to the next step.
Grateful for all the support we have. and our beautiful new photovoltaic collector!
(picture next post)
