Friday, June 12, 2009

Chemo Again??

After receiving three units of packed red blood cells this past Sat., the blood counts were much improved today. So much improved that it was time to begin chemo. With today being "day 1" of this round, he'll be receiving chemo for 7 consecutive days and then off for 21 days. Then the cycle begins all over again.

The chemo is given by a simple injection and as an outpatient. This is so much better than being admitted into the hospital. Some of the side affects will still be the same i.e. nausea, blood counts bottoming out, etc. but not as harsh as it has been in the past. Let's keep our fingers crossed.

He's been feeling good this week and his energy level has been good. We're going to try to make it to a wedding in Naz. for a short while tomorrow afternoon. Of course, that will depend on how he feels after his next injection.

Thanks for all your prayers! We thank God for all of you!!

1 comment:

Gia said...

Thanks for keeping us up to date. Please let us know if there is anything we can do.
Love you,
Kim