Today was supposed to be the day for Daves 2nd round of chemotherapy. We arrived at the hospital and got settled in. We ordered Daves meals for today and tomorrow. The nurses came in and took his blood and started his IV. Daves lunch came and shortly after that Dr. Koenig came in and said no chemo today. Daves white blood cell counts were way to low and that is not good for chemotherapy. Dave is more susceptible to infection now. Dr. Koenig wants Dave to come to his office next wednesday for a blood test and if his white blood cells are up then he will have his chemo on thursday. The radiation treatments are what is causing his white blood cell count to be low. So we will try for next week.
Dave is doing well considering all that is happening. I have noticed that he has lost some hair in his beard, I did not say anything to him, he told me. I suggested that he shave his beard off so it won't be so noticible to him. I don't believe he has started losing his hair yet but I may be wrong in that thought. He has also lost about 5lbs. This is not to bad, but Dr. Koenig says he can't lose anymore.
I think we were both a bit disapointed today when Dr. Koenig came in and told us the news. I know that Dave just wants to get this overwith. We will try again next week. Thank you for listening and God Bless you. We love you all.
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Hi Clara!
I just wanted to let you know that I think of you often and I'm still praying that God will take good care of BOTH of you.
I hope it helps to know that we are listening and we care.
Love u,
Laurie
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