I had a call from Dana Godec, RN, Transplant Coordinator at the University of Colorado Hospital today. They want to begin harvesting my stem cells on August 16 2011. In preparation for the stem cell harvest, I will have to have my 2nd bone marrow biopsy, repeat pulmonary function tests, repeat echocardiogram, repeat EKG, repeat chest x-ray, blood labs, the placement of a TriFusion Catheter in my left chest (interventional radiology does the placement), paperwork and consent forms session, and Neupogen injections (780 mcg subcutaneously) to stimulate my bone marrow for 4 days prior to harvest. I'm to take Claritin (over-the-counter) each day that I have the Neupogen injections.
So, that's alot to happen in the next 2 weeks and much new to me. I'm concerned with the bone marrow biopsy and Dana Godec assured me that they would medicate me for the procedure this time. Here is the calendar of events:
Bard Hickman Trifusion Catheter for intravenous access. All of those 3 pigtails will be outside my skin and require sterile dressing changes.
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