Today Mom saw Dr. Genesen (her oncologist), and he said that she is still healing from the surgery, although the healing has slowed some due to the chemo. They changed the dressing on her power port, and it is more comfortable now.
Amazingly, Mom's white blood count was well within normal range, and she was able to have her chemo. The doctor has ordered an injection of Neulasta, which will promote white cell production. She will likely experience some bone pain, but it should be temporary. This drug will hopefully help her body avoid the severe dip in white blood cell count that she experienced last week. He did not change the dose or interval of her chemo.
Please pray that we are somehow able to see each other this Christmas--that Mom's immunity will be strong enough and that our family will avoid viruses & other winter ailments.
P.S. Check out Mom in the new photo! Daddy shaved her head last Friday, so she is now bravely passed that hurdle.
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I'm so glad you were able to have your second round of treatment. And I just adore your hat!
Much love,
Bonnie
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