The first days out of the hospital were strange for me. Believe it or not just walking up steps was a challenge! Being confined to a 10 x 10’ space for 30 days takes its toll on your strength and energy.
My first out-patient visit to the Clinic revealed some shocking info. I met with the Research Nurse, Leukemia Fellow, and Dr. Estrov – the doctor who will be following my case for the next 18 months. I found out that I will be taking a total of 17 rounds of chemo – yes 17! I almost fainted. Why, when I’m in remission do I NEED so much Chemo? "To give you the best chance of STAYING in remission," they said. I’m definitely going to have to take this one day at a time. Looking forward to 17 months of Chemo is way too depressing.
And, get this, because I did so well with my first chemo and because my numbers have rebounded so well, I get to start a second round of Chemo on Monday!
Two good thing that came out of this meeting. The first is that Dr. Estrov told me I needed to eat, eat, eat! "Hamburgers, steaks and Haagen-Dazs," he said! How many people would love to get that prescription from their doctor?? The second good thing is - I can go home to Boca on Friday Dec. 18th if I get through the second Chemo with as good results as the first. Now that is something for me to celebrate!
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