Sunday came and went without my normal "bad day" and I was hopeful for a "pass". But the idea that I would get a "pass" on my last AC chemo - one dose without any significant side effects - was truly a pipe dream.
Monday was also a good day. Tuesday I went in for blood work - knowing I would need a neupogin shot or four. I went back down for the shot at 5 and came home - feeling more and more run down every hour that went by. Wednesday I went in for two Pro Crit shots and for the first time I was actually feeling "kinda" nauseous. I declined a nausea shot and went home for the day - heading back in at 3 for my neupogin. By that time I was feelling so ill that I had Rob drive me. They suggested that I get fluids and a nausea shot so I did. They also did more blood testing - including blood cultures and CBC stat to get my counts again. My counts had gone down instead of up -- not good.
The result of that little visit was an admission to the Robert Packer Hospital (AGAIN) onto the Oncology floor for a diagnosis of possible Neupotrinic Fever. I was in a private room and had wonderful treatment. On Thursday I got two units of blood and each day I got 5 bags of IV antibiotics. They also brought up the skin care staff who looked at my poor blistered legs and came up with a care plan for them. I was finally released on Saturday morning.
I'm now ramping up mentally and physically for my next round of chemo - starting this Wednesday - with the new drug. I'm asking that all of you pray that I will have no side effects from this drug - that would be a welcome change and as always -- I appreciate your prayers and thoughts no matter what.
I will post again after treatment on Wednesday -- I love you all -- thanks for your support and prayers.
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