Today the portacath was implanted into my cheast. This is in addition to the port that I already had. The catheter will allow greater volume and larger cells. I need this for the apheresis which will start on Monday or Tuesday depending on how my body produces stem cells.
First neupogen shot today to increase stem cell production . As Eric says " a fine day to start stem cell mobilization"
Today has been a long day, left home at 6 am for an 8 am appointment at VCU, had appointments at 8, 9, and 10. With the 10 am being the catheter. We waited for almost 4 hours before the procedure started! Finally left the hospital around 3:30.
tonight we are staying in Richmond and meeting Dan (my youngest child) for dinner at 7. Back home Saturday night, then return to Richmond Sunday or Monday for the duration.
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