The Countdown Has Begun

Your raconteur got a phone call from Chuck Boyd, the guy who is in charge of my imminent chemotherapy regimen. It was a good call, dude was nice, got lots of operational info…

I’ve decided to spare y’all the details here, but clicking on Hyper CVAD or Rituximab will take you to more detailed info on my planned treatment.

My PICC line will be placed next Wednesday, so I’ll be hot-tubbing frequently right up until that appointment! I’ll be admitted the following day (or a week later) to begin the first of eight five-day admissions (2-3 weeks apart) for each “run” of chemo.

Then I get my stem cell transplant.

*sigh*

 

This promises to suck SO very fucking hard… Chuck didn’t sugar coat his briefing.

I can hang tho. I’ve been through worse, I think.

Our new digs are wonderful! (Pics are HERE, with more to follow.)

Internet and TV are thoroughly sorted. I got a TV card plugged into a Sat-TV DVR so I can watch whatever i can imagine in a window while I do stuff like this. I’m gonna need the distraction (and maybe a sling box rig… No, they got cable at the hospital. I could sideload from here if I get a rig built… Oops! I got lost there for a minute. Needless to say, the room is just about completely set up to a very high standard of geeky utility and slacker comfort. I haven’t had a chance to think x-10 yet eith… OK, I’ll stop now.

I’ll enjoy the home-cooked meals as long as my appetite lasts. (I’ve been selecting the menus! :) )

I’ve been getting a steady stream of concerned folks being all kind and stuff, which is real good for my morale, so keep that coming!

I’m also writing a post, about why I chose to go all “Public” about my cancer, for a good friend of mine in the Bay Area for Love & Trash in the next couple of days. I believe it’ll be going up next week, but I’ll let y’all know, of course!

I hear my hot tub calling…