tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post7767709328666536990..comments2023-11-05T01:13:16.257-08:00Comments on Cancer Banter: Go Ahead and Ask Me!Susan Chttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-59052615285877811372007-11-02T07:03:00.000-07:002007-11-02T07:03:00.000-07:00During the first week six weeks of my stay in the ...During the first week six weeks of my stay in the big house, I'll be receiving high-dose, round-the-clock chemo, which will have the effect of destroying my current immune system. Then I'll get the transplant (which is more of a transfusion) that will eventually build up my white blood, red blood and platelets. During this time, I'll be weak and vulnerable to infections so I'll be under the protective wing of CoH until I'm strong enough to be released into the world. For most patients, that's about three weeks after the transplant.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-7301575015077545242007-11-01T23:20:00.000-07:002007-11-01T23:20:00.000-07:00Hurrah!! It's about time!But why do you have to s...Hurrah!! It's about time!<BR/><BR/>But why do you have to stay a month in Hotel Hope when you have the transplant? When I thought a transplant was more than a transfusion, I understood why you'd be in the big house for so long. But now I'm confused.Mrs. Duckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01289957466783280605noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-29435631716484642182007-11-01T18:14:00.000-07:002007-11-01T18:14:00.000-07:00I bet I still remember how to knit. I also have ya...I bet I still remember how to knit. I also have yarn that's been waiting for 25 years to be useful. Nice big needles too, so it goes really fast. Let me know.janet airdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783400279157816059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-7971223393327964752007-11-01T16:33:00.000-07:002007-11-01T16:33:00.000-07:00I'll definitely be allowed to have visitors for mo...I'll definitely be allowed to have visitors for most of my stay. I know that there will be a few days when I'm at my most vulnerable when only immediate family members can visit. <BR/><BR/>Other than that time period, I'll look forward to having lots of visitors.<BR/><BR/>I'm bringing my Scrabble board with me and will be brushing up on arcane words with the letter Q. <BR/><BR/>Gee, one of the things on my to-do list was to learn to knit and I was ready to be taught by Doreen's mom.Susan Chttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12178330935523896363noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-25874011786214008712007-11-01T16:17:00.000-07:002007-11-01T16:17:00.000-07:00I'm sure the chef will do something wonderful. And...I'm sure the chef will do something wonderful. And/or someone will have to sneak in something good for you. <BR/><BR/>I know this will be a crazy rush followed by a lot of hanging around, but at least now you have a plan! Don't hesitate to call on your village to help out before, during and after your stay. That inclues me.Lillihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01533746021261520435noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-66867918092951054462007-11-01T15:49:00.000-07:002007-11-01T15:49:00.000-07:00YAY! Finally a date certain. That must feel great....YAY! Finally a date certain. That must feel great. :-)<BR/><BR/>I would say it's a very good idea to trust the pros on the experimental radioimmunotherapy. It makes sense that they don't want to wipe your blood levels out so thoroughly that the stem cell transplant would be further delayed, or even postponed indefinitely.<BR/><BR/>Will you be able to stay in touch once you're ensconced in your hospital bed?Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17451652843448766614noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-50918738963622420472007-11-01T14:40:00.000-07:002007-11-01T14:40:00.000-07:00ok great...put that one in ink! Have a great time...ok great...put that one in ink! Have a great time in Chicago and MN. Lot's of Love and Prayers, SuzeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9110153203470551170.post-58004953586027642452007-11-01T14:21:00.000-07:002007-11-01T14:21:00.000-07:00So exciting, so happy for you. Next question: Will...So exciting, so happy for you. Next question: Will you let us know if/when you're allowed visitors????janet airdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11783400279157816059noreply@blogger.com