1st Spinal Chemo Treatment

Today, I stayed in bed to keep my heart calm. The Doctor gave me medicine to help my heart not race but it lowers my blood pressure so I’m dizzy and my eyes are blurry. So I can’t drive at this time. Van’s sister came and picked him up today to take him to the hospital for his first spinal tap chemotherapy. He was a little nervous but found it was just very uncomfortable. He slept four hours and can’t move very fast and prefers to lay flat. He was able to escape the spinal headache this time. He will continue with this process every week until his transplant. We are hoping to find out if he had any leukemia in his spinal fluid by next week.

My Dad will drive Van in for testing tomorrow to see if he needs a blood transfusion. He is trying not to get a transfusion because when you get other people’s blood, it has iron in it that will collect in your system which won’t be good for you in the long run. It looks like testing and procedures will be at least 2 times a week from here on out. As of February 1st the 8th floor will be remodeled for an outpatient clinic right across from the in-patient clinic. That’s one thing to look forward to.

By the way, Megan turned 16 and got her driver’s license this week so she can now be our errand girl. It’s going to take a lot of pressure off of us. Happy Days!