2nd Transplant
2010-03-20
Ferrari, the team everyone should be cheering for in F1
Happy Spring Everyone, Well I'm back down at the University of Colorado Hospital for what I hope should be my last and final treatment session. I got here last night and have already had surgery to put a new port in my chest in order for the staff to administer my chemo, drugs, and bone marrow and blood products. I have also received my first of my last five doses of chemo and will get my second bone marrow transplant on Wednesday the 24th. As most of you know this bone marrow will be donated from my brother Nate who is a perfect ten out of ten match for me! Also about two weeks ago I received news from my doctor that my most recent PET scan was clear! With these two facts I am very excited that after this stay at the hospital I will be all done and back on my way to regular life. I will be in the UCH for three to four weeks then I have to stay in Denver for two to three more months depending on my blood counts. I'm very excited that my good friend Mel is going to let me stay at her place in Cherry Creek and if anyone is in the area and would like to walk around the neighborhood or hang out I would love the company! Of course this new transplant and chemo round has hit me financially but I am hopeful that I can re-apply for some grants and that we may be able to hold another fundraiser soon. We also have hoodies, beanies, caps, and t-shirts with the NICKASOIAN.COM logo on them which should help to raise some funds. If anyone is interested let me know. After some expressed interest, we are also working on a way in which to order online and have them shipped. I would like to thank everyone for all of your support through all of this and hopefully it's all over soon! I would love to have messages, phone calls or visitors while I'm here. Thank you all again and I'll keep you updated. Nick