Big Happenings

It's Saturday night and I'm scheduled to be admitted to the hosptial on Monday morning at 9AM. I'll be at New York Presbyterian Hospital / Weill-Cornell Medical Center on 68th & York in NYC. This is the way it works. As soon as I'm admitted, I am sedated and a central line is inserted into my chest. Through this central line, all future bloods are given and received. I'm not exactly sure if I start my chemo on the day I'm admitted, but I am under that impression. I'm supposed to receive 6 days of reduced-intensity chemo and then, on Day 7 -- or Day 0 -- I'm scheduled to be infused with the stem cells harvested from my perfect match hero brother, Avram. Yes, I'm nervous and anxious but I'm also optimistic. I believe it will all turn out okay. But I know that the road may be bumpy along the way. I'm ready to give it my all. I'm fortunate in that I have an amazing support system of family and wonderful friends. I'll try to keep you all posted here as often as possible. xoxo L