SoCooL Chemotherapy

Feb 25, 2010 - After 7 years of chemotherapy - 42 infusions - a new drug (Trianda), SoCooLBob heard the Dr. repeat the words ... Complete Remission ... Oh Boy !!! April 22, 2011 - The lymphoma returns. It's growing slowly but it is present. I will have to do another round of 18 weeks of chemotherapy, probably around July 1 or so. June 8, 2011 - I start another round of 18 - 24 weeks of chemotherapy. About 8 hours of infusions every three weeks. September 11, 2011 - I'm in a break between infusions. I got a low white blood cell count in the fourth week, and an infecction, and have recovered, almost, but still not good enough to have fourth of a scheduled six infusions. We are hoping the fourth will be the last for a while, as the chemo has been doing a good job of knocking down the lymphoma. January 30 - The enlarged lymph nodes in my right neck got out of hand and required radiology. Only two treatments appear to have done the trick. I'm scheduled for a follow up visit and a new Pet Scan in late February. Double Prayers