Posted by: cadetkberas | May 13, 2008

Clinical Trial

Hey everyone, sorry I haven’t updated in a while.  I’ve been very busy/sick the last week or so.  I started a new clinical trial on Thursday.  It’s an 8 week trial and it’s pretty much my last hope before a bone marrow transplant is my only option.  The trial consists of intramuscular and spinal shots, IV treatments, and daily pills.  It’s been pretty rough on my body.  The two worst side effects are the extreme fatigue and the chronic bone pain.  I was so tired and sick feeling on Sunday that I actually had to leave church early and went and fell asleep in the car.  After arriving home, I slept the rest of the day as well (except about 45 minutes for dinner and a little “family” chatting).  I’m back to work after a 3 week “vacation.”  I took the time off to recover from my last round of chemo but can’t afford to take any more time off so my job is working with me on a flexable schedule.  3 days, MWF, and if I can’t work any days they have extra coverage so it’s cool.  They are being really great working with me and I’m so appreciative for that.  My manager said, as long as I want to work I’m welcome to, if not, take all the time I need.  But that’s all I have for the night.  Will write more as things progress.  Continued prayers are appreciated and thank you to everyone who has sent Get Well cards, they are posted on my dresser drawers as inspiration when I get up everyday :)

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Sorry to hear about the bad side effects from this new chemo. I am praying for you and will email you soon! Love,
Trace

I do pray for you. Sorry this is so tough.

Kristina, I will continue to pray for you daily. So sorry to hear that this trial is such a rough one and is taking such a toll. Perhaps this trial will be helpful, if not for you, for someone else.

Rest when you need to cause that will be good, it’s what your system is telling you it needs.

Maybe the bone marrow transplant is the way to go. Who knows, maybe I would be your match. Been in the NMDP system for 15 years but not called yet. It would be great if I could help that way.

Prayers are a comin’!

Tim

Thanks for the prayers and well wishes everyone. They help keep me motivated.

Mr. H-thanks for the offer I’ll keep it in mind if this trial doesn’t work. But hopefully it does because I don’t think I can handle a BMT!

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