Circumlocution -- Word for the Day -- Tuesday, June 24, 2008

Circumlocution
DEFINITION: (noun) speaking in a roundabout way.

Ho hum... I will be circumlocution throughout this session, but will quickly get to the point.

Yes, we had our schedule visit with the doctor today at 1:30 p.m. Got in the room at 1:15 p.m. Had the doctor's assistant, which we like (Waheed) and was thoroughly briefed on several items, but which had to be confirmed with the top dog. Waited until 3:15 p.m. and he came in for five minutes and gave us a briefing. Between all this time our RN came in and gave us a rundown on a different scenario. She spoke circumlocution about our next plan of attack which ended up being completely different from the top dog. Then it ended up being her decision for scheduling after all.

We "thought" Chemo Sabe would have two weeks off, at the most. BUT, we think because we live so close, the process will be sped up. AND, we think because we were diagnosed early and quickly that they want to nip it in the bud quickly. Soooooo to keep from circumlocuting any longer, here is what we discovered.

PET scan at 6:00 a.m. Thursday, followed by lab at 10:00 a.m., followed by bone marrow biopsy at 12:45 p.m. Weekend off with a follow up appt on Monday with the top dog for the test results. Labs will be twice a week instead of every day and then we are looking at the next round of chemo to begin on July 5 -- no later. The neutrapenia will be more progressed after the chemo and then he will get the transplant.

Biopsy will tell us how the bone marrow is recuping and the PET will tell us if we still have lesions. Good news is there is nothing in the kidneys or other organs. WHAT A RELIEF!!

Think it's over? NO... We begin the cycle again working up to a possible second transplant in October. We will have a 3-4 week rest in between.

I saw a look of disappointment in Chemo Sabe's eyes. He really was looking forward to going back to work for two weeks. This way looks like only a week, BUT we still have our fingers crossed.

Believe it or not --- we are on the road to success. We are just both mentally and physically tired. We want a vacation... We are firm believers in "no work, no play", but we have to focus on the fact, this is work... Work on the body, soul, mind and spirit. Strengthening our faith.

I am closing now to soak all this Good news in. The doctors were surprised to see Chemo Sabe looking so healthy without any complaints from the chemo series except for a few days with stomach problems. PROGRESS and PRAISE!

Love --- Pepper