Stem Cell Transplant, Day-6 and Counting

I've had a pretty easy day so far today. and even walked 3/4 mile on the treadmill this morning. Tomorrow, I'll start Buslufan another chemo drug that has a little harsher side effects. So keep me in your prayers.

Fear and Trembling

I will be admitted to the hospital for 3-4 week stay for a stem cell transplant on Monday. There I'll have three different types of chemotherapy over 8 days, then a day of rest and then my transplant on August 18. The chemo is harsher than any that I have received so far, so the side effects are expected to be equally as harsh.

For stem cell transplants, there is a descending count down...chemo starts on day 8 and runs through day 0 which will be transplant day (and essentially a new birthday and lease on life). Transplant day is actually day is fairly anticlimactic. Basically, it's like a blood transfusion. Then, the hope is that the stem cells will engraft in my bone marrow within 10-14 days and begin cranking out new cells.

I've been waking up several nights every night since last Monday. I've been very anxious, which I suppose is expected, but I feel that fear even during the day now. I would appreciate your fervent prayers on my behalf.