This is Pauline, Boone's wife. Every year on or near his birthday, he has his annual physical. His doctor told him that he had "Immature blood cells" and referred him to a hemotologist. To Boone's great surprise when he arrived for the appointment, the hemotologist was an oncologist. They drew blood and the Oncologist, Dr. K, wanted to know why I was not with him. Next visit he said, I better be there. A month later, we went to the appointment. Blood was drawn. Dr. K. said it could be a couple of things, and ordered a bone marrow biopsy. On the 3rd month, we heard the diagnosis of CMML.

Friday, July 26, 2013

THE EXPERIMENT CHANGES

Nothing much new today but what there is is significant.  Dr. B said today during rounds that he was going to lower the amount of steroids I am taking.  Nurse B said this afternoon that he had stopped them.  Stopped as in no more steroids for a while.  Now I'm sure that depends on how I react but unless I am really off base this is a big deal.  Something I definitely want to clarify tomorrow when Dr. B makes his rounds.
The next closest thing for news of the day is that I found a copy of "Spanky and Our Gangs Greatest Hits" on Amazon.  Used to have the album and lost it somewhere along the line.
Tune in tomorrow for clarification on the steroids.

Boone

UPDATE:  Nurse B just learned about the blog from Nurse E.  She just came into my room and is ecstatic to be famous on the interwebz.

2 comments:

Donor Girl said...

I am taking this as good news. I hope that is what the doctor means.

Praying for a good weekend for you.

Ann

Stella said...

Boone, I've puzzled over the steroid dosage. I think there is no conflict with the two reports. If the doctor believes it is time to take you off, they will begin with a gradual decline until you are finished. Sounds positive to me. Inch at a time.