Looking for advice, I’m currently in the AGR Program, total 12 years active and AGR, 31 years total service for pay. In 2008 I was diagnosed with Stage IV Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma, I went through a heavy dose of chemotherapy, a year later Cancer came back. Diagnosed again with Non-Hodgkin Lymphoma stage III. In 2010 I had a Autologous stem cell transplant. The transplant worked for five years. In 2015 the cancer returned. Stage III Non-Hodgkin Folicular Lymphoma. August of 2015 I had a Allogeneic Stem Cell Transplant. Transplant went well for the most part. Currently I am being treated for rhabdomyolysis due to graft vs host disease from complications of the Allogeneic Transplant.
Currently I’m on a lot of medications, I have to check my sugar levels three times a day due to the amount of steroids I’m taking, If my counts are high I have to take insulin shots, I have received IVIG infusions often, I have one scheduled for Tuesday. My days are up and down, some days I feel good, most days I struggle. I’m currently on a permanent profile, walking, push ups and sit ups, subject for profile is Non-Hodgkins Lyphoma. Currently due to rhabdomyolysis, I’m unable to take the APFT. Under my doctors care until released. Should I start the process of a medical retirement? Tough it out? When I was first diagnosed my oncologist told me I would have 3 outcomes. 1. I would die from the disease. 2. I would be cured. 3. I would have to live with the disease. Looks like today I’m going to have live with it and maintain and reveive the best possible treatments according to diagnosed. The AGR Program has been a blessing treatment wise. I’m non-deplorable for at least 3 more years. I really enjoy what I do and I feel like I bring a lot to the table. But today my body is telling me it may be time to let it go. I’m 48 years old, I have a family, they have seen struggle with this disease for a very long time and balance a very demanding job. Which in turn has help me to keep my mind off the disease. I’m also seeing a counselor, she is helping me to cope with all of this, it’s been a big help.
Question again, what should I do? What’s my best course of action? Thank you for time.
Currently I’m on a lot of medications, I have to check my sugar levels three times a day due to the amount of steroids I’m taking, If my counts are high I have to take insulin shots, I have received IVIG infusions often, I have one scheduled for Tuesday. My days are up and down, some days I feel good, most days I struggle. I’m currently on a permanent profile, walking, push ups and sit ups, subject for profile is Non-Hodgkins Lyphoma. Currently due to rhabdomyolysis, I’m unable to take the APFT. Under my doctors care until released. Should I start the process of a medical retirement? Tough it out? When I was first diagnosed my oncologist told me I would have 3 outcomes. 1. I would die from the disease. 2. I would be cured. 3. I would have to live with the disease. Looks like today I’m going to have live with it and maintain and reveive the best possible treatments according to diagnosed. The AGR Program has been a blessing treatment wise. I’m non-deplorable for at least 3 more years. I really enjoy what I do and I feel like I bring a lot to the table. But today my body is telling me it may be time to let it go. I’m 48 years old, I have a family, they have seen struggle with this disease for a very long time and balance a very demanding job. Which in turn has help me to keep my mind off the disease. I’m also seeing a counselor, she is helping me to cope with all of this, it’s been a big help.
Question again, what should I do? What’s my best course of action? Thank you for time.