Today was the day that wasn't.
Mom's chemo treatment was postponed until tomorrow because the machine the doctor uses to check her kidney function (via a blood test) was broken. According to the doctor, Mom is "delicate", and this was an important test that needed to be run before he could okay her for treatment today.
So, we'll get wrapped up and go back tomorrow. Hopefully, they can skip the lab work and just go straight to the infusion. That would certainly be nice.
It was not a total loss, however. Mom's other blood counts all looked good and the doctor was very happy with how she was handling the treatment.
I guess the only real downside to the visit today was the removal of the stitches from the site where Mom's chest tube had been. Mom didn't enjoy that, but it needed to be done.
So, provided the staff up there can keep the lights on and the water running, and the machinery functioning, we'll give it another go on Tuesday.
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Norma,
ReplyDeleteI know you were disappointed that you did not get your chemo as planned. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day. Glad you at least got your stitches out.
Get some rest and try again tomorrow. Blessings to you all.
Nancy
Hi Norma,
ReplyDeleteI just learned today you've been on extended leave from the ESC when I got an auto reply to an email. I knew something had to be up. Couldn't wait for an email. So, I called Karin Horn. She told me what was going on.
I want you know you, your family, and all your doctors and care givers well be in my prayers.
I always include doctors and care givers. Whether they ask for his guidance and support, I'm asking they have kills and knowledge to hellp you fight this battle.
May God bless you and your family and continue to give you strength to continue this battle.
BTW: Sounds like have a great son providing constant support.
Don Mellody