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Judy's Online Diary
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Welcome to my blog!
This weblog is my online journal. I wanted a way to let my friends, family and supporters know about how
I am doing in my journey with Hodgkin's disease. If you want to leave a message for me, scroll down to the bottom
of this page and click on "Sign the guest book"
| Here we are in G-Vegas |
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| Celebration dinner overlooking the Reedy River |
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Saturday, October 25, 2008
More vinblastine available soon?
Last night my husband found information online that suggests one of the manufacturers of Vinblastine has produced a supply
that it will send to hospitals immediately for people like me. (I guess). This set of the drug will only have
a 6 month shelf life, for some reason, it usually has 18 month shelf life. I don't know what's going on with big Pharma
but I'm glad that maybe they were able to be convinced to make more of this drug that will help cure me of cancer. I
will be calling my doc next week to see if he heard about this new batch.
Friday, October 24, 2008
Wednesday's chemo went well
When I went to chemo on Wed, everything went well. They had all my meds and I felt pretty good. I returned
the next day for my Nuelasta shot. Today I feel rotten. I will try to sleep all day. I am worried about
my last 3 chemo treatments coming up. The supply of Vinblastine has not been replenished. There is a nationwide
shortage even now. I was given some this week that had been tucked away on a shelf at the cancer center. But what
is the reason for the shortage? When can the manufacturer create more? Will I be able to get my last
3 treatments on time? I am concerned. No one can answer these questions. Time for some praying.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Chemo is a go this week
Today when I called the hospital, they said that they do have my chemo drugs and I can go in for treatment on Wednesday.
I am so glad that I don't have to wait until next week. That would have been 4 weeks between treatments. I've
had a nice long weekend with my kids at home (their schools were closed Friday and today) so it might feel a little strange
starting back into the early wakeup/carpool routine tomorrow.
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I'll make changes to this site on a regular basis, sharing news, views, experiences, photos...whatever occurs to me. Check
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| McCallions enjoy Grandmom's dinner |
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I hope you enjoy visiting my weblog!
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