I don't know about everyone else, but I was happy to usher 2009 out and welcome 2010. I had a pretty rough last few months of last year, but am finally beginning to feel more like myself.
The Zevalin (radiation) treatment I had at the end of September wiped out my bone marrow and I ended up having multiple transfusions of red cells and platelets. Thanks to all of you that donate blood. You really are helping so many people. When I received one of my transfusions, one bag of blood came from Austin. I asked the nurse why we needed to get blood in Austin when we're in the 4th largest city in the US. She said the city donations don't amount to enough - they probably take care of Ben Taub alone. So if you are able, please donate. It's really important.
This treatment was much harder than I had expected. I am hoping that it was a big benefit to my continued remission. I know it wiped out my bone marrow, so I'm hoping it got rid of all those pesky cancer cells that were left after chemo.
I have 5 more Rituxan (monoclonal antibody) treatments left and then I hope to be done. Those don't generally make me as sick as chemo or the radiation, so it shouldn't be too tough. Again, thanks for all of the support.
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Thank you for all the detailed updates, it is good to hear everything is wrapping up or at least the hardest part. Thanks so much for the giftcard I am stilling reaping the benefits:)
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