Thursday, April 23, 2009

Clinic Appt. Today

Hi all, looks like it's still a go for Saturday to start cycle #2. Everyone was very pleased with the decrease in the size of Jim's lymph node, saying that he has gotten a very good response to the chemo so far. However, they want him to come in for a blood transfusion tomorrow since his hemoglobin was 9.3. I know that number isn't terrible, but the thinking goes that the next round will knock it down some more so they want him to start a little higher. Plus he does have this profound fatigue. The PICC line was put in today also so he's ready to go. Tuesday's ANC (absolute neutrophil count) was 1700 plus, but we don't have today's value yet (that part of the CBC, the differential, takes about 4 hours so we didn't wait around for it), but the nurse is positive it will come up since I give him the Neupogen shot every night. Let's all hope this cycle will be easier on him. Love, Barbara
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11 comments:

  1. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 5:28 PM

    Sounding good Hope all goes well We'll keep both of you in our prayers. Love and God Bless Jeanie

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  2. Andy MatthewsApril 23, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    This Blog is like watching General Hospital. Don't quite understand 1/2 of it, but keep the updates coming.

    andy

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  3. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    Good luck with the next chemo go arouns. Good news about the tumor response. We are sending warm, oving, heaing thoughts your way, Susan and John

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  4. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 8:26 PM

    Whoops! Just realized our letter "l" is sticking on above message. I don't want to get notes from all the Virginia literacy experts! Susan

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  5. AnonymousApril 23, 2009 at 10:06 PM

    --nt S-s-n,
    W- -nd-rst--d!
    J-st -n-th-r -x-mpl- -f ph-n-cs w-rk-ng b-st
    w-th c-nt-xt cl--s.
    K-th

    M&D, glad it went well today.

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  6. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 5:42 AM

    Glad to hear it is well. If you need anything this weekend, just call. We'll be around all weekend.
    Sarah & Jim and family

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  7. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    I'll be thinking about you as you start the next round. You are in my prayers.

    Love,
    Maureen

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  8. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    K-th,
    I want to buy a vowel...no, make that all the vowels! I was just about to correct Susan when i read your post. Susan, apparently your "r" and "d" got stuck too :) Don't you hate a smarty pants?!?

    B&J, we'll be thinking of you and sending good thoughts your way for round #2. And thanks for being so diligent with your nightly postings.

    Love and prayers,

    J--nn- & S-m

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  9. AnonymousApril 24, 2009 at 11:27 PM

    Hi guys,
    Just got home from work a little while ago. Couldn't get out of the hospital- we're having some kind of a mini hurricane here!. EXTREME winds, thunder, lightening and much flooding. Do not like it. Had the same last Saturday! So much for TEXAS. Jim- the lab values are looking good! Hope the transfusion helps with the fatigue. All of our thoughts and prayers are with you tomorrow for the start of chemo round 2! Wish we could sit with you! And Barb, again, you are a saint keeping all of us so informed. Love you! Hope that you both get a good night's rest.
    God bless,
    Jeanne and Frank

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  10. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Thinking of you Barbara and Jim. Prayers do work. Will continue. Love and hugs, Bobby and Mary Beth Garapola

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  11. AnonymousMay 2, 2009 at 11:10 AM

    s/w Andy-believe he did a great job establishing this chance FOR ALL OF US to offer our support without being too intrusive on your needed privacy. Marybeth will put you guys on our Parish prayer line .
    I know what your going through - have the "t" shirt!Hang in!
    Bobby G

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