After a brief delay waiting for a room to open up for the last day and a half, I am finally checked in to MDA Hospital for treatment. They are inserting my PICC line this evening, and I will start my first 90-minute Vyxeos infusion at 9:00 p.m. tonight. I will also start the Venetoclax pills tonight. While I was very frustrated playing the waiting game, I am pleased that I can finally start down the treatment road. I will be on the general treatment floor for 5 days and will be then moved upstairs into the “isolation” ward for the remaining 23 days to prevent against infection. During that time period, I will not be allowed to have any visitors.
All of the hospital staff are very friendly and extremely professional. Lots of poking and prodding, but all for the greater good. I am very fortunate to have access to MDA and the Leukemia Center and to be surrounded by loving family, co-workers and friends.
Keep the prayers coming, and I will try to keep my blog updated, avoiding the “gory” details, as I proceed through treatment the next 28 days.
Working at developing more patience and staying positive!
Peace and Prayers,
John L.
Cancer Journey 
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