Initial Steps

It's Friday February 5th

Today sounds like it will be another grueling day to get me set up for my chemotherapy treatment. Since I've decided on doing the clinical trial, I have to give another bone marrow biopsy today, which is a painful procedure, but necessary. After that, I'm to have a port put in somewhere on my chest, which is a more permanent IV and will be transporting the chemo into my body. That's done in the OR, but before I can go, I need to have plenty of platelets to clot the bleeding that will happen during that. So, this morning is going to be filled with transfusions and the like. Later on today I'm getting a spinal tap to check for cancer cells in my spinal fluid. They're going to inject the first of the chemo into my spine to kill any hidden cells to keep them from making their way to my central nervous system. None of this sounds like a good time, but I'd rather endure it than discover what it means to be without it. Wish me luck for today, it will be a walk through hell, I'm sure. Tomorrow will be brighter.

Last night, the doctors laid out their plan of attack for my chemo and recovery. All told, it looks like a 3 year process to get me to a cure. That being said, I'm trying to think of what things will be like 3 years from now. I'm compiling a list of "Headlines" from the year 2013.

- Michael Cera: Finally Too Old to Be 16
- People Still Laughing: Palin Humiliated in 2012
- O'Brien Steals 'Tonight Show' Back From Leno's Massive Chin, Ratings Soar
- Flying Cars Still 3 Years Away: Public Outrage

Well, that's not a very big list, but it's a start. If you guys have any idea for headlines, let me know. We may not be great at predicting the future, but we can sure as hell make fun of it.

Thanks again to everyone who has responded so positively to all this news. My life has changed. There's no doubt about that. What's making this easier is the support of everyone. I just want everyone to know that. All my love.

Chris


*****Update*****

Hey everyone! Turns out my platelets weren't high enough for the surgery today, so that means its been postponed until tomorrow. I gave my bone marrow biopsy today, with as little pain as possible, and that went well. I wasn't allowed to eat until like 3pm, because they weren't sure if I was going to the OR or not. That wasn't as much fun, as I'm sure everyone's aware. I am in good spirits and hope everyone is doing well. This isn't much of an update, but I figured I'd keep everyone posted on the changes to the plan.

I assume the 2 procedures (the OR visit and the Spinal Tap) with occur tomorrow. After that, I should be ready for my chemotherapy. I know there's a great show in Pittsburgh tonight that I'm bummed to be missing out on. I love those kids dearly, and I know they'll destroy it! Go to Mr. Smalls if you're in Pittsburgh (the Land of Snow at the moment) and enjoy some great music.

I'll keep everyone updated as the information comes to me. I love you all!

Chris