July 29, 2025
When Marlon woke up this morning, he was a little queasy with no appetite. When we got to the hospital we bought him a smoothie and that did help. Dressing change, blood work, and they also gave him a stronger anti-nausea drug, partially in preparation for tomorrow.
I had asked about why they chose an unrelated 100% donor instead of a 50% related one (the question kept ruminating in my mind). He did say several factors go into the decision. We did hear Marlon's donor is a 20 year old male with the same blood type. If they go with a 50% match only, there can be more issues and it requires more chemotherapy. Hearing more chemotherapy and more suffering was enough to put my mind at ease.
We ended up sitting around waiting for test results which never came. So we went across for Marlon's final cranial radiation.
Afterwards he was given his mask as a souvenir.
One of Marlon's friend's family gifted us a stay at a local hotel for two nights. Less traveling for times when he isn't feeling well. As it turned out, he felt fine today. A relief.
I went for a walk myself and then we both went for one together. His last walk outside for a while.
His mask when it's not on his head.
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