Pueo
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Fixtit !In fact...just use hot hide glue and peanuts.
Fixtit !In fact...just use hot hide glue and peanuts.
Well, there was a glitch in the process of my treatment today. The schedule is now set back by a week.
The t-cell genetic modification and replication process failed. It is usually 99% successful. I fell into to 1% that fails.
The harvested cells are broken into two batches after collection, and one half is frozen. The work to genetically modify the cells begins with the "fresh" half of the sample. They need to be able to create modified t-cells to a level of 18%. In my case, they could only achieve 11%. So, now they thaw the other half of the harvested cells, and try again.
I can't lie. This has been a big disappointment....
Well, there was a glitch in the process of my treatment today. The schedule is now set back by a week.
The t-cell genetic modification and replication process failed. It is usually 99% successful. I fell into to 1% that fails.
The harvested cells are broken into two batches after collection, and one half is frozen. The work to genetically modify the cells begins with the "fresh" half of the sample. They need to be able to create modified t-cells to a level of 18%. In my case, they could only achieve 11%. So, now they thaw the other half of the harvested cells, and try again.
I can't lie. This has been a big disappointment....
In the meantime, I need to do yet another round of heavy duty steroids to keep me going until they get this done and I can get the t-cells back. I started those, and other IV treatments, today.
Unfortunately, this will not leave me in the best of shape for my daughter's visit. She arrives tomorrow. I'll just have to suck it up and do the best I can....
I'm sure seeing your daughter will lift your spirits.
Keep plugging away Don. You've got this!!!
I'm still in it to win it. I'll do whatever they tell me I need to do. It is getting old, though. I'm getting tired. I've lost almost 50 pounds. I could really use some signs of success pretty soon....
Tough break Don.
PoHoMoJo that the other batch of T-Cells is productive!
Drag about more steroids, but hang in there!!!!
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Trying to sit and wait patiently while my wife loads all of our stuff, including my recliner, back into the truck. It's difficult for me not to be able to do this, or at least help. It's just not the way I'm wired. I feel bad for the burden I'm placing on her as my caregiver.
What a trouper. No complaints. No attitude. Nothing but loving care. She may be a PITA regarding ukulele and UU, but I'm sure she's the best thing that ever came into my life....
Thank goodness for your partner/caregiver/advocate/wife. Life is doable/bearable when someone's got your back.
I'm at the local Lake Wales cancer clinic, for my infusion of IV fluids. They're not quite done opening up, yet, so I'm waiting and PoHoing.
Elaine took the opportunity to go to church while I'm here. She has not gotten to go, much, since I've been sick. I feel guilty about that, but she never mentions it, and never complains....
I'm at the local Lake Wales cancer clinic, for my infusion of IV fluids. They're not quite done opening up, yet, so I'm waiting and PoHoing.
Elaine took the opportunity to go to church while I'm here. She has not gotten to go, much, since I've been sick. I feel guilty about that, but she never mentions it, and never complains....
Trying to sit and wait patiently while my wife loads all of our stuff, including my recliner, back into the truck. It's difficult for me not to be able to do this, or at least help. It's just not the way I'm wired. I feel bad for the burden I'm placing on her as my caregiver.
What a trouper. No complaints. No attitude. Nothing but loving care. She may be a PITA regarding ukulele and UU, but I'm sure she's the best thing that ever came into my life....