In this reflective post, I delve into the intricate dance between my professional life and the challenges of undergoing treatment for Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Nestled in the heart of my career as an IT Manager at Sentry Insurance, Stevens Point, Wisconsin, this chapter of my journey unfolds. During the watch and wait period before treatment, […]
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In my third round of treatment, the familiar landscape of side effects unfolded, marked by increased fatigue in the afternoons and mild nausea from days 3 through 8. Ondansetron efficiently alleviated the nausea, while strategic naps became my allies against the growing tiredness. However, an unexpected challenge emerged on day 12, as a seemingly routine
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It struck me as intriguing that I felt surprisingly great on days 3 and 4 following each of the initial three rounds. One might assume that after two days of intensive infusions, one would not be in the best shape. Keep this observation in mind as we delve into the experiences of rounds 4, 5,
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As we delve into the intricacies of lab work, a pivotal aspect unfolding across the stages of diagnosis, Watch and Wait, and the intricate steps of treatment, we’ll eschew the labyrinth of technical terms and focus on the key players. CBC with Differential: Consider this a comprehensive backstage pass to my blood’s vital statistics –
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