Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Getting Ready for Basel, Switzerland

I received my invitation to Basel, Switzerland. The date for the first of three PRRT treatments is July 23, 2012.  We have booked our hotel in Basel ... it's Hotel Rochet ($1200.00 to $1300.00us) and it's located very close to the University Hospital.

The plan is to arrive on the 20th of July and get settled in from travel, relax a little, and be at the hospital Monday morning around 9am.  Bridget Avis is the nurse that handles all Carcinoid patients and she said I would be out by Wednesday noon.  She also said we should plan to stay in Switzerland for a couple of days after the PRRT treatment as I would be too tired to travel.

We haven't booked our flight yet, but should get this done in the next couple of days most likely 7/19 to 7/26 or 27th.  So far the round trip flight costs for Connie and I are around $2600.00us.

The first PRRT treatment to be paid in advance is approximately $10,000.00US

The second and third PRRT treatments will be scheduled 9 to 10 weeks apart.  The airline tickets and hotels costs will be the same as the first trip, but the treatments will be a little less about $7000.00us each.

We have had the opportunity to visit with several folks that have gone through this ordeal and I want to  thank them for their input and advice .. it has been a comfort to know what to expect.

If you haven't been there/done that you can't have any idea of what to look forward to.

My kids are working hard on the fundraiser for August 16th at Bootleggers, Lake of the Ozarks.  I think they will be posting more information about that as the event gets closer.  Everyone has been so supportive ... Connie and I truly appreciate it.

2 comments:

  1. Dad,

    We are so excited this is finally scheduled for you. We're counting down the days to the fundraiser -- it's going to be an incredible event! Bring tissues :-)

    Love you!!!
    Sandy

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  2. Love the post. Really looking forward to the fundraiser. Hope everything will go as planned and you will raise enough for the cause you are working on.

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