While in remission, I was undergoing home/self administered treatment for hepatitis. After enduring 6 cycles of chemo for NHL, I was used to feeling bad, but not this lousy. The regimen played havoc with my blood chemistry and resulted in a call to get to the ER at Baywood immediatly.My Oncology/Hematology Dr. Musci, aware of the situation, intervened and proscribed the Hep Rx and other medications, that, in the end, all agreed would have been my death. Though, for a treatment not within their Protocol, Ironwood monitored me with weekly blood tests and 3x weekly hydration. The R/N's sent me to Baywoods out-patient infusion lab several times for hemoglobin or platelets. There were no more nearly uncontrolable nose bleeds or life-or-death trips to an ER. All the while my Hepatology guy seemed disinterested or something. I'm still in remission and testing negative for the hep. I know how fortunate I am, that maybe coincidence had a hand as well. But, whenever I expressed some measure of gratitude, their response has always been, ""Hey, it's our job. It's what we do!""
Pros: My MD and R/N's service beyond their protocol.
Cons: Small inconviences associated with a busy place.
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