The past few days Bob has been feeling very tired and his appetite has decreased. I was sure he was going to need more blood. Therefore, we were surprised that his blood counts were good. So he did have another round of chemo today.
Speaking of blood, they were unable to get a blood sample from Bob's port. The port is working well putting liquids in him but not getting samples out. Blood had to be drawn from his arm. Next week he will have the port checked with a portogram. They might be able to fix this problem.
Next week is an off week for chemo, so hopefully he will start to feel better then.
Paula
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
Tuesday, June 22, 2010
A Very Good Day
Bob started his next round of chemo today. The day began with the best blood count he has had during this whole process. YEAH We also headed home a little earlier that usual. I would call it a very good day!
Paula
Paula
Sunday, June 20, 2010
Fathers' Day
The timing couldn't be better. Father's Day has come at the end of a week off chemo. Bob is at his strongest and was able to enjoy brunch at J Christophers. We were joined by Marshall and Elliott and their girlfriends. Bob also ate very well.
Paula
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Blood and Hail
This is an off week for chemo but we still went to see Dr. Filip yesterday. As he had predicted, Bob's blood counts were down and he needed two units of blood. Bob napped while we waited for the blood to arrive. Between the doctors appointment, waiting for the blood and the transfusion itself, we were there all day.
So we got a late start leaving and then ran into a lot of traffic. As we approached home, it started to rain.
The rain then turned into a storm with hail pounding on the car. We continued even though other cars had pulled over. A big limb was in our driveway but we got up it anyhow. Then I could not open the garage door. No Power. Bob did not want to get out of the car and risk falling in the pouring rain so he sat there for about 45 minutes. Luckily, the power came back or he would have been there longer. Marshall came over and helped us straighten up and get settled.
What an exhausting day!
Although Bob remains tired, he feels a little bit better since the transfusion. Food has lost some of its taste, but he is still eating.
Hopefully, Bob will feel good this weekend for Father's Day.
Paula
So we got a late start leaving and then ran into a lot of traffic. As we approached home, it started to rain.
The rain then turned into a storm with hail pounding on the car. We continued even though other cars had pulled over. A big limb was in our driveway but we got up it anyhow. Then I could not open the garage door. No Power. Bob did not want to get out of the car and risk falling in the pouring rain so he sat there for about 45 minutes. Luckily, the power came back or he would have been there longer. Marshall came over and helped us straighten up and get settled.
What an exhausting day!
Although Bob remains tired, he feels a little bit better since the transfusion. Food has lost some of its taste, but he is still eating.
Hopefully, Bob will feel good this weekend for Father's Day.
Paula
Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Another Round of Chemo Yesterday
I had my second round of chemo in this series yesterday. As always we met with our oncologist before hand to make sure I was up to chemo. He gave me a very good report. Not only were my blood counts up but I had some other symptoms that indicated that chemo is working.
The chemo infusions made me very sleepy so it went very quickly for me. After my lunch, Paula left me and went off with a friend; so her day also passed quicker. Although we started later in the day, the infusions ended about 45 minutes earlier that the previous week.
On my last post, I thanked Paula and our sons for everything they have done. I overlooked Paula's sister, Michele. For those of you who don't know, Michele is a rheumatologist and medical school professor in Philly. She has been just wonderful in explaining and confirming my course of treatment for us.
Bob
The chemo infusions made me very sleepy so it went very quickly for me. After my lunch, Paula left me and went off with a friend; so her day also passed quicker. Although we started later in the day, the infusions ended about 45 minutes earlier that the previous week.
On my last post, I thanked Paula and our sons for everything they have done. I overlooked Paula's sister, Michele. For those of you who don't know, Michele is a rheumatologist and medical school professor in Philly. She has been just wonderful in explaining and confirming my course of treatment for us.
Bob
Sunday, June 6, 2010
Back on Line
This week Bob has fought both cancer and comcast. He woke up early Thursday morning and followed the instructions for a comcast update. The result was no internet service at all. The timing was probably a coincidence as we needed a new modem. It took along time on the phone and visits by two different technicians to solve the problem.
Bob started the week stronger, had chemo on Tuesday and a blood transfusion on Wednesday, and started to feel weaker by the end of the week. This is not unexpected. He is still eating but has gone back to softer food. He has also been a little more tired. He has chemo again this Tuesday followed by a week off.
Today I turned 62. Marshall and Karyn and Elliott and Betsy came over for a festive afternoon which included mimosas and an improvised birthday cake. They made the day special.
Paula
Bob started the week stronger, had chemo on Tuesday and a blood transfusion on Wednesday, and started to feel weaker by the end of the week. This is not unexpected. He is still eating but has gone back to softer food. He has also been a little more tired. He has chemo again this Tuesday followed by a week off.
Today I turned 62. Marshall and Karyn and Elliott and Betsy came over for a festive afternoon which included mimosas and an improvised birthday cake. They made the day special.
Paula
Tuesday, June 1, 2010
A Long Day
Bob had a very enjoyable Memorial Day weekend. He had good visits with family and friends. Also, I took him on some outings so he got a change of scenery and an opportunity to walk around a little. I managed to make Nordstroms one of the outings where I made a few purchases for myself. He is now walking with a cane in the house and a walker outside. One of the highlights of the weekend was Bob's ability to eat real meals. I even made him some of my chili!
Today Bob had his first round of chemo as an out patient. Before the chemo, his vital signs and blood were checked. Since he has felt better, we were really surprised to hear that his blood count was down. He was still able to have his treatment but we go back tomorrow so that he can get two units of blood. Bob and I opened and closed the doctor's office. His treatment is very long, because his kidneys have to be flushed at the beginning and the end. We were there from 8:50 to 5:15. Add driving home in traffic and you have a long day.
Paula
Today Bob had his first round of chemo as an out patient. Before the chemo, his vital signs and blood were checked. Since he has felt better, we were really surprised to hear that his blood count was down. He was still able to have his treatment but we go back tomorrow so that he can get two units of blood. Bob and I opened and closed the doctor's office. His treatment is very long, because his kidneys have to be flushed at the beginning and the end. We were there from 8:50 to 5:15. Add driving home in traffic and you have a long day.
Paula
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