Lana is already checked in at MD Anderson and has begun another round of chemotherapy. The chemo is already taxing her system and causing vomiting so they'll add an anti-nausea to her IV this morning which should help. Otherwise she is in good spirits. In fact, while checking in one of the nurses commented to Lana "you don't even look sick".
Those good spirits and positive attitude may be the very thing to save Lana's life. Both the head nurse and doctor performing the transplant have eluded to the fact that the hospital just can't help everyone. Joe guesses from their comments that perhaps only 25-50% of patients who apply for the financial help receive it. The doctor has also said he has been writing a case study on Lana which will then be published in medical journals on the subject. Joe feels it was Lana's survivor spirit that lead to his decision to focus on her case. As Lana says "death will just have to sneak up and catch me."
After Joe's visit with Lana tomorrow he will then drive 19 miles to meet the daughter of a friend who lives in Houston. She has kindly offered to let Lana and Joe stay with her during the 100 days after Lana's release when she has to go to MD Anderson for daily testing. This will be a lifesaver for them as it would be impossible to commute the 90 miles each way from their home in La Grange. Joe will offer to pay her some rent which he hopes will be covered by the kind donations they have received to her medical fund.
They could always use more help to cover expenses like gas and food during this time. If you can help, please enclose a note saying "Please deposit the the Lana Thompson Medical Fund" and mail checks to:
National Bank & Trust
P. O. Box 310
La Grange, TX 78945
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