January 10th was my 117th infusion at Mayo clinic. This completed my drug trial that spanned 6 1/2 years. Not bad for someone that started this experimental treatment June 1st of 2015 and given less than a year to live.
To commemorate this achievement, my care team gave me a lapel pin that says “Celebrate Life” with 3 hearts. A few tears were shed. I’ve grown to love the team up there very much.
I will now transition this treatment to a local infusion center here in Springfield. While I will miss my friends at Mayo Clinic, I can’t begin to tell you how much less wear and tear on my body this will be. This is a win. Mayo will still supervise my care but I will only be going back 2-3 times a year versus 17.
I will return to Mayo the week of the 17th for the final drug trial tests. Milestones are good.