Today was mom's 2nd dose of intrathecal chemotherapy-- where the chemo is given into the new port in her head and goes directly into her spinal fluid. She did great, no pain, no problems. Just a long day at the cancer center. She did have to have a platelet infusion because her level dropped 20.
She also had her first dose of systemic chemo, which she takes as pills daily. This chemo will go directly into her blood stream and affect her bone marrow and other blood/organs that may be affected.
Tony was in town over the weekend visiting, along with my mom's youngest brother Bill and his wife Cindy.
Thank you for your continued prayers. If I could be so bold...would you please add our son Brayden to your prayer list! He has a slight case of pneumonia (high fever and bad cough). As you can imagine, I have had my fill of doctor's offices. We just got our daughter well from a long bought of fever and before that Brayden had strep...so we could use some wellness here!
Mom will go back to have her platelets checked on Wed and Fri. She will continue with the systemic chemo everyday for a month. And she will repeat the Itrathecal chemo in two weeks.
God bless you
Mandy
Praying is like "love" easily multiplied. Of course we'll pray for Braydon and your family along with praying for your Mom & Dad.
ReplyDeleteYes, Mandy, Brayden will be added to our prayer list! Along with enough of His Strength to sustain you all through this time of 'life's challenges' Give your Mom a 'gentle' hug from Bill & Diane
ReplyDeleteHere's to a healthy family!! Prayers and well wishes to everybody. Hang in there Mandy, you're doing a great job keeping all of us informed. I try and check this at least once a week, and I know my mom does too.
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Mandie and family
I have been thinking of you everyday and wondering how you were doing. I had forgotten to look at the blog you told me about. I am so sorry you are struggling but know that God is watching over you and guiding the Drs. I will post for prayers and get a prayer chain going from our end. I think of the visit we had and lunch with you and Rick and am so happy we did that. I love you very much Kathy and will keep you in our prayers of course. Jan & Aaron Tani
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