Hi Tonia,
I don't know if this is common, but it sure stinks! How can they not have a bed
for a patient to perform a life-saving procedure? I know from experience that
there is red tape everywhere in the hospital when you can least tolerate it, but
that is by far the lamest thing I have heard yet. I would suggest continuing to
look around for someone who is able to accommodate him. Time is of the essence
with cancer. The earlier the better. And chemo can really take it's toll on the
body. If I were you I would keep pestering the people at your hospital. I am so
sorry you are having to go through this. It seems so unfair to have one roadblock
after another when you are also dealing with your dad's illness. Keep your chin
up, and take a stand whenever you can. Good Luck, Lisa
TON1213@aol.com wrote:
> Hello,
>
> My name is Tonia and I just found this wonderful site a few days ago. My 68
> year old dad was diagnosed with MDS transforming to AML on April 11, 2000.
> He is currently undergoing his 3rd round of chemo. The first did not work,
> 2nd was a charm. We were supposed to have a stem cell transplant this month
> (my brother is a 6/6 perfect match) but were informed last Friday the
> hospital did not have a bed for him until September!!! The doctors at the
> University of Michigan hospital recommend consolidation chemo to start on
> Tuesday to prevent the cancer from returning prior to the transplant. I
> contacted MANY hospitals all over the country to see if they could
> accommodate my dad for the transplant. None would be able to in a
> satisfactory time period. He is currently in the hospital receiving chemo
> due to no other alternatives. Is this a common situation? Please contact me
> with any input . I feel as if I am constantly fighting the clock and am
> always a few minutes behind.
> Thank you.
>
> Thank you.
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