Wow, things can certainly change quickly. I saw both my hematologist and BMT (Bone Marrow Transplant) doctors this last week and received some interesting news. Apparently, both doctors are expecting my chemo treatments to stop being effective over the next little while even though there is no indication of that yet. Stupid cancer. Yow! I'll worry about it if it happens, not a second before!

Even more interesting, they have found a donor for my Bone Marrow Transplant! Whoo hoo!! My younger brother is a full match and is going through the medical screening now. The date for the transplant has been set for December 2, 2009, but I will be admitted to the hospital for a week of conditioning (chemo every day for 5 days) on November 24, 2009. No idea how long I will be in the hospital, it depends on how my body reacts to the new stem cells. I'm hoping I'll only be in the hospital for about 3-4 weeks and that's what I'm working toward. I thought I had 3 months to get in shape, that's now down to about 6 weeks!! Double yow!!

I am feeling great, very few side effects, and eating better than I've been able to in a long while! And REALLY enjoying seeing everyone at work again!

I am looking forward to this next stage of my little adventure and the new experiences it will bring. While I am in the hospital, I will be working remotely, and updating my blog pages.