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I'm sitting in my recliner receiving my LAST chemo! I've got about 2 hours to go, then I'm free for the day. I'm really tired today. Last night I had stomach cramps and diarrhea. Sorry... TMI. I'll be taking a nap this afternoon for sure. The carers all just left the room for a "secret carer meeting". I suspect it has something to do with tomorrow's stem cell return. The groups usually have a little birthday celebration for the new immune systems. I'm sure whatever they plan will be lots of fun. This is such a special group of people. I think God must have hand picked us to be together. 

Dr. Ruiz just popped in to check on us. He went around the room shaking hands and asking how we're doing. I think it's rare for a man of his importance, who heads the entire program, to make personal contact with his patients nearly every day. I'm very impressed with the health care system here... every surface is spotless and shiny, everyone is prompt and polite. All of the staff are genuinely caring and compassionate. It's everything that health care should be, but is sadly disappearing in the U.S.  Buenos tardes, amigos.


Dave and I with my hero, the famous Dr. Ruiz.