Well, the IV phase is complete and they pulled the pick line in my arm. It will feel great to be able to take a long shower. Right now we just got back from watching Tyler, Joshua and Mckenna. It was fun and not that tiring.
We are going to be able to have a months supply of shots delivered to the house so that we will not have to go to the hospital 3 times a week. The only drawback is the co-pay. It is $807.00 per month for 11 months. Only good thing is the accountant made a mistake on our taxes and we will be getting a refund, rather than paying, so it has eased that cost quite a bit. Patti and I have talked it over and we are going to push me getting back to work and on with the rest of our lives. If the shots are not too bad, we will plan on going to Canada this summer and camping at least 10 times. It is half the dosage so hopefully it is half or less than half of what the side effects have been. Right now it is fatigue and not being able to focus for reading or writing.
We will be going to the doctor's on Monday for the first shots only because we have to satisfy the doctor and have a starting benchmark. Wednesday I make my quarterly trip to the dermatologist. After that is the other oncologist in May as well as the surgeon. But I am grateful that I am around and have the opportunity to go to them rather than the alternative.
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Congratulations Steve! We knew you could make it!
Love,
Clarence & Barb
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