Sunday, 4 March 2012

Entry 5: The 'Starting Gate'

We have been hit with the storm of the year in this region of Ontario, Canada.  I think we received all the snow expected for this winter but in one deposit.


I received word last Thursday that everything has been approved by the Ministry of Health, Trillium Drug Program and Pegassist.   I can expect the triple drug therapy to arrive at my door this coming Thursday and each 3rd Thursday to follow.
 
I have been given the option to begin the HCV therapy on whatever day of the week suits me.  Once I have chosen this ‘start’ day, I need to commit to this day of the week as the injection day. Monday is the day I have chosen. This will allow me potential access to the HCV nurse appointed to my case and/or my doctor should there be a health problem.   Going to the emergency room on a weekend or evening can be a patient’s worst nightmare here.  Also, seeing health-care professionals who are not familiar with your case can prove to be challenging for both them and you.

Until next week….

Take care,

Deborah

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