He protects me so well...
The last couple of days have been MUCH better in terms of side effects. The jaw sensitivity is gone, as is the back pain. Thanks to that...
Not Taking Any Chances
UPDATE: Everything came back clear, fever went down, and we're back home! When white blood cell counts are really low, they don't really...
A Neulasta Night
I had my first post-chemo blood draw yesterday, and my white blood cell count was ridiculously low (as expected). They should go back up...
Sweet and Sour Life
"Life is pain, Highness. Anyone who says differently is selling something." - The Princess Bride Sometimes it takes a diagnosis like...
One Down
We made it home from my first round of treatment. One down, five to go (Lord willing!). I'm grateful to be home, and it's so nice to be...
The Waiting
We have about 24 hours left before discharge tomorrow. So far the first round of chemo has gone smoothly. They've kept me on anti-nausea...
I will (choose to) see the goodness of God
We're now on day 3 of inpatient chemo. We've known about this tumor for 25 days, and our worlds have been completely turned upside down....
The Science of B-Cells
This one is for the inquiring minds among us, not really an update. We are so blessed to have some really smart - and interesting! -...
Ready to Roll
We are at the Dana Farber cancer treatment floor at Brigham and Women's Hospital. We started the first chemo drug -rituximab - at about...
Treatment and the Unknown
My doctor called and we are cleared to start treatment tomorrow (Friday). She was able to talk to the pathologist who did my biopsy and...
