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Tuesday, July 31, 2018

July 31, 2018 - Trip to Houston / 4th Transplant Consult at MD Anderson

On July 20 we traveled to Houston, TX to be evaluated for transplant at MD Anderson Cancer Center. This is one of the top cancer centers in the world, and Dr. Bixby sent me here because they are the best.

We planned the trip so that we could have the weekend to explore Houston a little before our appointment on Monday. We have been through a lot so far this year and figured if we had to travel anyway, we deserved to make this into a mini-vacation. 

We purchased Houston City Pass and throughout our trip went to The Museum of Natural History, The Houston Zoo, NASA/Houston Space Station, and Houston Downtown Aquarium. It was very exhausting for me, but I refuse to let this disease keep me from experiencing life. We also ate a lot of BBQ and Tex Mex that was recommended to us, the best of which was Papasitos Cantina - the best meal I've ever had probably. 

MD Anderson was an interesting experience. You don't feel as personalized service as you do at UofM. The doctor we met with, Dr. Alousi, happened to be from Royal Oak. It was funny because this was the 2nd time we had traveled to see a specialist out of state that ended up being from Michigan (the first was Dr. Ramirez in New Orleans for NET). We talked with him for a long time and he agreed that transplant was my best option. I 

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