Patkid Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Labs, onc visit, chemo scheduled for today. But We are home already. No chemo for Brian. His counts are too low and he is too weak. I have shots to give him everyday for a few days and they will try again next week. We have mixed emotions. It is good that he will not be spittin' up and randomly having things running amok at the 'other end' for this weekend. It is bad that the tumors that are growing so aggressivly will have another week to get a jump on us. I am just really trying to use AA skills to turn this whole thing over. I am overwhelmed. Brian is bummed and a bit frightened by the whole thing. Anyway, as always, thanks for being here for us and for caring about us. Love Brat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogfam Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'm sorry things aren't better. I'm keeping you both in my prayers. Keep your eyes on Him, everything will work out, remember He has a plan for you both. ((hugs)) and prayers, Christy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cindi o'h Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hi Pat. So sorry things are looking bleak today. Remembering and using your program skills is a wise decision. You did not go through all of that pain to come out the other end with nothing to show for it! AA slogans... Let go and let God One day at a Time what are some others? love, Cindi o'h Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Pat, sorry things didn't go well this morning. What type of injections are you going to give him? I gave Dennis two rounds of something that starts with Neu.. and they worked miracles for his counts! Just hand in there, friend! You and Brian have your own private cheerleaders here and we're all yelling you on and saying lots of prayers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SBeth Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Dear Pat & Brian, No words, just lots of love, hugs and prayers. Bill and I are with you in spirit. Love, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Pat and Brian, Thanks for the update. I'm so sorry to hear Brian is feeling so weak. I do know that there have been times when Mike had a delay in treatment due to counts and the onc said it didn't make that much difference . It happens all the time. Just remember he does have the chemo in his system. It would be so much worse to continue on and further lower his counts. I'm praying for lots of strengthening this week and raised counts so that he will be ready to get back to it next week. Love and Prayers, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hopefully Brian will get stronger with the shots and will be able to tolerate chemo really soon. praying for you both. ((())) Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treebywater Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Those darn counts!!!! Hang in there guys.... Keep looking up-. Carolyn and I are praying for you, and Carolyn sends a great big toothless grin especially for Brian (I should warn you, Pat... she's a bit of a flirt...). When these counts are under control the cancer won't know what hit it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LynneH Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Oh Pat and Brian, Not the news I was hoping to read today. I agree that you should try to summon up the strength to see this as a "blood count healing" time so you can better help the chemo fight the bad stuff. Jim gave himself Procrit and Neupogen shots (I could barely watch but he said it didn't hurt!). They can help. Brian, perhaps sharing a big ice cream sundae and funny movie with your best girl would be a wonderful date this week-end? Or, just lying around on the sofa is pretty neato too. Thinking about both of you, Lynne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MilliBr1 Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Sorry to hear this Pat and Brian. You both are in my prayers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kimblanchard Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 I'm going to do nothing but think positive. At the moment no Chemo is the Best....next week will be different. Luv jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Addie Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Bri....you give yourself those shots (Neupogen, I'm presuming) and then see how the counts look next week. Only a week won't make a huge difference. Do you get Procrit or Aranesp too, for the red cells. How are your platelets? You must not be low enough to require transfusions...and that's a good thing, although getting the t-fusions really brings the #'s up fast. Red cells, hgb and hct, that is. I get Neulasta the day after I finish each chemo cycle. Just one shot every three weeks....so not the daily shots like you have to do w/ Neupogen. Why not ask Bri's onc about Neulasta? Meanwhile, our little Brat Pack of Two...you know you have every good vibe and wish of mine for Bri to feel better soon and get back on the chemo. You know...sometimes I find bowl of vanilla with caramel sauce SO therapeutic. Bri...do you like caramel? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Pat and Brian, As you already know, you are in our prayers EVERY day. Today, I just have no words to express my feelings upon hearing this news. The feeling of wanting to be able to do something to make someting better...and knowing that cannot be is causing major frustration. So can only pray that your spirits do not sink lower and that you may find comfort with each other at this time until counts are up again and the fight can continue. Love, Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CharlieD Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Pat and Brian, Somewhat of a setback, but let's hope and pray that the counts are in good shape next week to get the Chemo started again. Chocolate/marshmallow works for me. Get's ya movin again. Take care and God Bless. CharlieD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Pat and Brian,sorry it's not a good day and that your not feeling up to par. Don't worry about taking a little chemo break.Sometimes it does more good than a person imagines.Besides the chemo that's already in there keeps on working for a good while so it's not like there isn't something in there killing the cancer cells. Alittle rest,get the counts up and then give it what for again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 A short break will give him time to get stronger and better able to handle the next treatment. You sure don't want him getting pneumonia or some infection with his counts so low...so think of it as a good thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bunny Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 oh, my honeys. I hear how disappointed you are and I am sorry. it is a mixed, bag, isn't it. since Cindi asked: another good AA slogan for you right now is probably "EASY DOES IT, BABYCAKES" (alright I added the babycakes ). Relax, take it easy, have faith, let us love both of you into being strong enough to manage whatever comes next. Another relavant Bill-ism is that god does for us what we can not do for ourselves - I guess you just needed another week, Brian. Ry's right, the chemo may have been just too much right now. REMEMBER - you are Superman and Wonder Woman!!!! You can handle it!!! love and hugs to you, from your friend bunny (xoxo) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted August 25, 2005 Share Posted August 25, 2005 Hang in there, guys. This, too, will work out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gerbil runner Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Well, low counts aren't great, but fixable. Prayers that you enjoy the "time off" and that Brian gets a whole lot stronger fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 God, grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change, courage to change the things I can, and wisdom to know the difference. ...and I'll drop you a PM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calintay Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 So sorry to hear. Prayers for both of you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamasbabygirl Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 I agree with Addie that you should ask about the neulasta shot the day after his treatment. It kept my mom's counts up, although she did miss 1 round of chemo. Keep your spirits up. Seems like almost everyone here at one time or another has missed a round.. Prayers that you guys have a blessed weekend! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Pat, I'm so sorry to hear this. Hopefully the break will do Brian good, mentally and physically. My thoughts are with you both. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Pat, Sorry to hear that about Brain. Hopefully the break will help him. Hang in there, take care. Prayers for the best. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tnmynatt Posted August 26, 2005 Share Posted August 26, 2005 Pat, My prayers continue for you both. Take care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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