Darci Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Well, my FIL made it for his second round of chemo today. From what my MIL told me, his white cell counts were good, but his red cell counts were low. He is a bit anemic, so possibly that is why? They are going to start giving him a shot every two weeks to help with that, and also may help with his fatigue. His kidneys are hanging in there, basically the same as they were when last tested. Got another talking to from the doctor about pushing fluids!! His hair started falling out, so last weekend they buzzed it really short - harder on my MIL than my FIL I think. All in all...he seems to be doing very well. Please pray that it continues for him! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 I am so glad he is hanging in there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted November 9, 2005 Share Posted November 9, 2005 Glad to see he's hanging in there and half way home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted November 10, 2005 Share Posted November 10, 2005 He will be just fine, as soon this will be all behind him. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leslie221 Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Your FIL sure has lots of love and support from all of you! That's got to make this experience better for him. He's accomplished a lot already - I just know he has the strength and courage to get through the last two rounds. Hope the time flies by! Leslie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marym Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Increase in the red blood cells - should help his fatigue. I'm having the same problem. My lasy chemo required a transfusuion, and this time (2wks later) I was just above the level requiring a transfusion 8.1 and under 8. requires a transfusion. I'm also on an every other week shot of aranespa. Good luck to Fil, hope he feels better. Mary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Good to hear things are going well and his treatment is on the countdown! I'll continue my prayers for him and your family! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Lamb Posted November 11, 2005 Share Posted November 11, 2005 Glad to hear your FIL is halfway done and counting down treatments.I think hair loss is usually more difficult for the women than for the men.The upside is that it grows back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jang Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Good to hear that he is doing so well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daggiesmom Posted November 12, 2005 Share Posted November 12, 2005 Tell your MIL and FIL that buzz cuts are COOL. They Really are. When my hair was falling out 3 1/2 years ago! my husband took his beard trimmer and finished the job. You know what, today my hair is below my shoulders in length and nicer that ever before! It's truamatic, that's true - but you know what - it's ONLY HAIR. Prayers for you all. Things WILL GET BETTER!!!! Joanie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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