T-PLL Update

Now that things are on a regular schedule with Bill's treatment we will only have a post a few times a week. We are grateful that he has not experienced any setbacks. This week-end marks one month since Bill started treatment. Today Bill will receive his 12th dose of Campath.

Yesterday Bill had a follow up appointment with the Dr. that implanted the port. The incision is healing nicely so Bill does not need to do another follow up. The first use of the port is only three days away.

Next week Bill will receive his second round of Cladribine IV. The chemo will be administered for five consecutive days starting n Monday July 5th at the infusion center. The nurses wanted to know exactly what the procedure was and what to expect before, during and after the treatment. Bill directed them to the blog and they were able to see exactly how the process was done at Hershey; premeds, doses and all. This blog has proved to be a useful tool for the nurses at the infusion center.

I will be with Bill on Monday, His sister Margy will be with him on Tuesday. If all goes well the first two days, the healing in motion van will provide Bill transportation to the infusion center on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday. I will join Bill towards the end of his treatment each day to bring him home.