We met with Dale's cancer doctor today. She verified good health reports, changed one medication, and set an appointment in one month mainly for the medication change. Recovery time is well on its way and there are no signs of continuing cancer symptoms. His lymphoma system seems to function as well as it should after a bone marrow transplant. The doctor indicated his fragile state in comparison to other 60 year old males, but Dale is doing very well. The immunization process begins about six months out from bone marrow transplant date, so about July. In the meantime, be wise whose air he breathes. She also told him not to have a colonoscopy for awhile. He is happy about that.
Several nurses thought he looked so good they had to rub his head and its baby soft hair. The nurse told him to not just walk around the yard (he did not tell her he mows the lawn while walking the yard) but to walk 15 to 20 minutes a day and increase it weekly. Hmmm. Who else tells him that? The tingling and coldness in feet may come from chemo treatments but also from his diabetes. She gave ideas to help with that (actually nothing I had not suggested already!). I certainly know my care-taking job for the recovery chapter.
Tomorrow we meet with the bone marrow doctor, who will have specifics on bone marrow transplant progress and what to look for. Things are looking good.
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| Today at Day 110 and cancer free |
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| Just before treatment began and full of cancer |
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| Middle of treatment |
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