Twenty Two Trips To The Treatment Center

This was my 22nd IV drip here. Who in their craziest dream could imagine that? It’s not something you prep for. Like most tasks the more you do it the easier it gets. Other than the needle penetrating the skin over my port, I feel nothing.

At the Keck USC Norris Treatment Center in Newport Beach. I don’t think photos are allowed.

I’m told my days at the treatment center are over. We’ll see. I’ve been told I was done twice before, once after chemo and then after my first round of iron.

Surprise!

This was my 22nd IV drip here. Who in their craziest dream could imagine that? It’s not something you prep for.

Like most tasks the more you do it the easier it gets. Other than the needle penetrating the skin over my port, I feel nothing. Even the needle only hurts for a second and only hurts a little.

In two weeks I’ll have blood drawn then visit my oncologist’s physician assistant for the readback. My cancer numbers are perfect. My iron is still suspect.

All the nurses were gathered together today as I left. I stopped by to tell them how important their caring was. Seriously, I can imagine this being a hellish experience without a caring staff.

I know most of their names. They all know mine. Twenty two visits is an awful lot.

4 thoughts on “Twenty Two Trips To The Treatment Center”

  1. Geoff
    Hope you are feeling much better after this treatment. Wishing You a
    Speedy recovery. It was great seeing you on 8, even for a short time.
    Hope their will be a next time. Nice memories!
    Take Care.

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