eppie Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 more pneumonia this time in one of those loculated "pockets " of effusion....still wainting on the xray to see. He's resting more easily though and not in any distress. The home nursing people drew blood this morning and saw his WBC was going low again. He wasn't eating and threw up twice. HE told the onc today he was going to take this week off chemo. Thanks for the prayers. Much love to all, Eppie Quote
Maryanne Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Hi Eppie, Sending prayers your dads way and hoping he will get well soon. Maryanne Quote
Fay A. Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, I am sorry to hear this. Is your Father being given Neulasta Injections to boost his white blood cell production? Mine tanked at .8 for several weeks, had a single injection of Neulasta and it went up to 22. (rose so high because I had already developed pneumonia and a severe sinus infection while the white count was so low. Came down as the infection cleared.) If he isn't getting these injections then it is time to ask why not. I was not offered the injections. I had to ask about them when I went through chemo two years ago. I get them now while going through chemo. Quote
dadstimeon Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie--Sorry to hear that prayers dad will bounce back and be home soon. Rich Quote
hollyanne Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Prayers for your dad tonight. Glad that he seems to be resting comfortably. Is he getting the WBC shots like Neulasta or the other one (forgot the name) -- my mom got them every week, even on her off chemo weeks. Hang in there and stay strong. XOXOXOXXO, Holly Quote
eppie Posted January 26, 2006 Author Posted January 26, 2006 He had neulasta two weeks ago and an aranasp shot. This was prior to the last WBC dip and hospitalization. They will prolly give him some platelets and neulasta tonight. Prayers everyone....time for early bed. Gotta end this day afore it ends me. Much love, Eppie Quote
Ry Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Sorry to hear your dad has pneumonia. I hope they are giving him antibiotics that will kick it out of his system. Quote
cindi o'h Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 two steps forward, one step back... I didn't know that your Dad had a loculated effusion, Eppie! I do too. A bunch of loculated effusions after the pleurodesis/talc procedure. So he has pneumonia in there, huh? Bummer. Just curious, are the effusions making him more suseptible to pneumonia? Well, I know how draining a sick Dad 2,000 miles away can be. Prayers coming for divine intervention. Get some rest, Eppie. love, Cindi Quote
carolhg Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Your dad is in my prayers. I pray that he is better real soon. Quote
RandyW Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, am busy today Wifes Funeral But am saying prayers for everyone especially many prayers today for everyone that we know. Much love and Joy today. If anyone says anything about KETEK to treatt this please ask them for anything else. It is new and beinnng invesstigated. DEb was on it for a week before she passed. Must talk to onc next week about this. Am saying Prayers from under the Carolina Blue skkies wwith many loved ones to day Quote
jorja Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, Praying that your dad feels better today. Keep us updated!! love jorja Quote
jorja Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, Praying that your dad feels better today. Keep us updated!! love jorja Quote
mamasbabygirl Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, Here's a big hug for you and prauers for your dad to start coming around. Hope you both have a better day today! XOXOXO Lori Quote
Ann Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie...Sorry for more problems. Saying lots of prayers and sending positive vibes! Quote
bunny Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 eppie, pneumonia is so hard. prayers for your dad continue. you hang in there! xoxo amie Quote
dchurchi Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie, prayers for your dad. Sorry to hear about this latest set back and hoping he bounce back soon. Hugs for you. Quote
Jyoung20 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 I'm sorry Eppie, Please know that you are your dad are in my prayers. GOD BLESS! Jamie Quote
bethluvswill13 Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Eppie-I'll be praying for you and your dad. Im glad his pain is better. Quote
bronbear Posted January 26, 2006 Posted January 26, 2006 Just wanted to send you lots of hugs and prayers for your dad. I hope he continues to do well and beat the pneumonia. I also wanted to tell you that I haven't had much to smile or laugh about since I lost my dad in October but your Napolean Dynamite avatar gave me a big chuckle....thanks for that!! Quote
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