To say the past weekend was an emotionally and energetically charged flurry of rapids would be the understatement of the year. Going in to Friday for a simple port placement, it transitioned into a very frightening chain of unrelated events. Madi was yet again incarcerated in a hospital, then transferred to another, more in the posts below.
Madi's home now and resting comfortably with the disclaimer... all things considered: she's a "go" to start the chemo regime tomorrow, and dang glad she's not in the hospital.
The dose will be over a 24 hour period, so they'll start midday tomorrow, and send her home after a few hours with the chemo bag and a pump. Madi will return on Wednesday and they'll unhook her, pat her on the head, and then blood tests next week. This regime is far less harsh than her prior regimes requiring hospitalization and again, she shouldn't lose her hair or feel the effects of prior chemo treatments.
Next steps: Most large cancer centers have Tumor Boards. Oncologists share their complex cases with their colleagues, and discuss each in a forum. Madi's case will be presented during the UCLA Tumor Board meeting this week.
Madi's home now and resting comfortably with the disclaimer... all things considered: she's a "go" to start the chemo regime tomorrow, and dang glad she's not in the hospital.
The dose will be over a 24 hour period, so they'll start midday tomorrow, and send her home after a few hours with the chemo bag and a pump. Madi will return on Wednesday and they'll unhook her, pat her on the head, and then blood tests next week. This regime is far less harsh than her prior regimes requiring hospitalization and again, she shouldn't lose her hair or feel the effects of prior chemo treatments.
Next steps: Most large cancer centers have Tumor Boards. Oncologists share their complex cases with their colleagues, and discuss each in a forum. Madi's case will be presented during the UCLA Tumor Board meeting this week.
