Hi Chirley
More snow here, in fact, it is bad enough over a big area that it stopped us from going to an appt with Bruce's hematologist today.
Interesting that now copper sulfate is now going to be the treatment. Was there any word why the switch? And also good news that it can be done outpatient. However, the logistics sound horrible!
It seems from your post that the daily trips would be only for a couple of weeks. And it's clear your doctor cares about you a lot to arrange the transportation.
You are a true Ozzie to be worrying more about others more than yourself. But there aren't so many times in a lifetime when the stars align so perfectly for us as they seem to be aligned for you now. The treatment is available, the transportation is arranged, the commitment of time is relatively short.
Bruce had his first infusion Wednesday. We are expecting it will take at least a couple of week before we will know if it's helping. In the meantime, he is feeling well. Had no problems at all. His quote: "I'm not ready to leap tall buildings yet, but I feel just fine."
Keep your fingers crossed for us, I will do the same for you.
Hugs, Catherine
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Catherine, wife of Bruce age 75; diagnosed 6/10/11 with macrocytic anemia, neutropenia and mild thrombocytopenia; BMB suggesting emerging MDS. Copper deficient. Currently receiving procrit and neuopogen injections weekly, B12 dermal cream and injections, Transfusions ~ 5 weeks.
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