It was a difficult autumn for the Gabison family.
But the winter proves to be a new beginning, a turning point.
On December 22nd, I started my first SGN-35 treatment. (Thanks to all my amazing friends, family and community!) It took place in the chemo ward of Rambam Hospital in Haifa. From the outside, it seemed like a typical chemotherapy treatment. I received the usual battery of tests, blood tests, blood pressure and the usual protocol, meeting with the doctor, waiting around.
But the actual treatment was very different. Before the actual infusion, I was given antihistamines and other medications to aid against allergic reactions. This cocktail made me drowsy. The SGN-35 infusion lasted half an hour and we were done.
The best part of it was that it wasn’t traumatic. When I think back to my past chemo treatments, I always felt awful, at the beginning, middle and end. It was always hours upon hours of being connected to bags upon bags of poison/medicine. Every time a new bag of chemo was connected to my IV, I would taste it and it wasn’t pleasant. It was a constant lesson in patience.
SGN-35 has no taste! It is my favorite part!
It was pleasantly uneventful.
Yesterday, I met with my doctor for a routine check-up. He checked my blood work and noticed something very encouraging. In my previous blood test, I had elevated enzymes that indicates liver involvement. Apparently, these enzymes are now at an almost normal, healthy level. My doctor believes that my body is responding to the SGN.
Yes!
I’m so happy to be sharing this news. Things are looking up.
AND my dear dear friends are throwing a benefit concert to help raise the money for my continuing treatment with SGN. The concert will be in New York City on January 20th. There will be amazing music and lots of great people. There will also be a silent auction with some fantastic items, including some artwork from yours truly. Here’s the link.
https://www.facebook.com/events/294280253951313/
Have a beautiful day…
Love and light…
Posted by Milla on January 5, 2012 at 3:08 pm
Awesome news Healey
I´m so glad to hear it. I love you!