Today's the Day

Edited to add - - we are still sitting at Roger Maris -- a small reaction this morning -- so we got behind about an hour or so -- we will be out of here about 5:30 and back tomorrow at 8:30 -- I will post more then!

We are sitting in our room at the Roger Maris Cancer Center - the infusion has begun - everyone is so kind and professional - -

Emery first got Tylenol and than Benedryl in his IV - and now is getting Rituxan

Rituxan is a monoclonal antibody - how it works is: that is attaches to the CD20 protein on cancer cells - once it attaches to the cells, it brings other immune cells to help kill the cancer cells. - this infusion will take around 4 hours (it's 11:00AM right now)

Cytoxan - is one of the chemo drugs that he will be getting after that -- and then Fludara another chemo drug - (these two drugs will also be given on Thursday & Friday)

Saturday - Em will need to go to Jamestown to get a shot of Neulasta - - This stimulates the body's bone marrow to make more neutrophils - which are a type of white blood cells that help fight infections. This shot will be given after each round of treatment.

"Fear not, for I have redeemed you; I have called you by name, you are mine.

when you pass through the waters, I will be with you.

and when you pass through the rivers, they will not sweep over you.

when you walk through the fire, you will not be burned;

the flames will not set you ablaze.

Since you are precious and honored in my sight and because I love you.......

Do not be afraid, for I am with you." Isaiah 43:2,4,5