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+date: 2026-06-15T22:30:00-04:00
+title: 'The night before the fight'
+chapter: 3
+slug: /lymphoma/2026-06-15
+---
+
+It's 10:30 PM and I'm about to go to sleep. Tomorrow I'll wake up at 5:30 AM to go to the hospital for **the first dose of the first cycle of six**.
+
+I'll be receiving **Gemcitabine** and **Oxaliplatin** for the first time. The immunotherapy is still pending insurance approval; once it's approved, I'll start taking it, maybe from the next cycle.
+
+## Reflection
+
+This week, Mimi and I have been feeling Jehovah's peace. We also received some practical advice during a spiritual meeting:
+
+- Seek professional help.
+- Build healthy habits.
+- Get help from friends.
+- Stay positive.
+
+You can read more about these points [here](https://www.jw.org/finder?wtlocale=E&docid=501100009&srctype=wol&srcid=share&par=1-33).
+
+---
+
+> Into your hand I entrust my spirit.\
+> You have redeemed me, O Jehovah, the God of truth.
+>
+> — [Psalm 31:5](https://www.jw.org/finder?srcid=jwlshare&wtlocale=E&prefer=lang&bible=19031005&pub=nwtsty)