I was Chris' wife/caregiver & this is the medical blog I wrote during his treatment. Short history: dx in July 2010, no initial bone marrow involvement, did 5 rounds hyper-cvad protocol. Found out he is in relapse/refractory status with involvement in his chest, spleen, inguinal & throat lymph nodes, bone marrow, spine & brain in January 2011 when we went to MD Anderson for treatment. The two different rounds of chemo Chris got at MDA could not put him in remission; he died of leukemia/lymphoma on March 18th, 2011, an astonishing and horrific 8 months after his diagnosis.
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Monday, November 15, 2010

consultation w/surgeon went fine

We met with the surgeon Chris' oncologist referred us to.  He talked to us about the procedure to have a portacath inserted and the risks involved (same risks as with the Hickman Chris had).  His scheduler should call us tomorrow and let us know when Chris will be going in to have it placed, I imagine it will be Wednesday or Thursday.
We don't know yet when Chris will start his 4th round, maybe the same day his portacath is placed or later depending upon when the hospital has a place for him.  The surgeon's office is one floor up from his oncologists office and we stopped by the oncologists after his appointment today to ask the nurse a question.  A woman in the waiting room heard that Dr. Kampe is Chris' oncologist and she said he is the best doctor she's ever had and she's been going to him for 13 years.  So we continue to hear nothing but wonderful things about Dr. Kampe! 
I'll post something as soon as we know any of this info. 
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