Leo and I spent most of today at U of C discussing the TBI procedure, side effects, long term effects, etc. they also had to do a simulation of the procedure, where they take measurements of the body in order to ensure he gets the right doses of radiation and that it is evenly distributed throughout. His TBI regimen will coincide with the chemo regimen (sorry, I misunderstood before and thought he was no longer getting chemo) and everything will start this Friday and his transplant is scheduled for next Friday, August 7th. the next couple weeks will be very difficult on his body, as the chemo and TBI wipe out all his blood counts (the little he has) and he has to deal with the nausea and fatigue that will result from both procedures happening at the same time. I'm sure by the time her gets to the transplant date, he will be exhausted, but hopefully it will be the start of his successful recovery.
I'll be sure to post daily when he starts his stay this Thursday with what's going on. Thanks again for the continued support and prayers. We need them more than ever now! Thanks!
My name is Bernadette Rivera and my husband, Leo was dignosed with Leukemia in 2007. I've decided to create this blog so that you will all have the most current information on Leo and what's going on with his condition and his transplant. I hope this will be an informative (and maybe even entertaining) tool to keep you posted on his progress.
July 2009
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