kamataca Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Mom went in for labs today. She has only done one session of chemo (Gemzar) and he did it at half the recommended dose for her size. The hope was to start off gradually, avoid some of the side effects, and keep upping the dosage. We had hoped to go in today (a week after the session) to hear all was well and hit it again, this time with more 'juice'. Unfortunately, even that low dose knocked her #s too low, and Mom couldn't do chemo today. In the past could you imagine a world where you were disappointed that you couldn't do chemo? Mom was given a shot to boost the red blood cells. We hope she can continue next week with chemo. I'm worried that she isn't going to be given enough to do any good, at this rate. She tells us over and over that she, "won't sacrifice quality (of life) for quantity." Oh well. I hope the shot works, and she can get back on track next week. Not the day we had hoped for, but it could have been a whole lot worse! , Kelly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasey Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 Right you are, Kelly, about wanting better results. BUT we take whatever we get and RUN with it. Sure hope you guys can finish a marathon with your run, ya know? Sending my very best to you and Mom. Kasey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don Wood Posted July 19, 2006 Share Posted July 19, 2006 It's really experimentation with each patient since all are different. Lucie takes an Aranesp shot for red blood cells every week and a Neulasta shot for white blood cells after each chemo while she is on this chemo. It does help. Don Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Kelly, Sorry your mom was unable to take chemo this week. Praying her numbers shoot right back up and treatments can resume. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melindasue37 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Kelly, I'm praying the shot will get her blood count right where it needs to be and she'll be returning to the chemo next week. Keep up the great attitude and please keep us posted! Warm Hugs, Melinda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Hi Kelly, My prayers are with your mom. Hope the docs can get her #'s under control. Hang in there. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ma's kid Posted July 20, 2006 Share Posted July 20, 2006 Prayers for increased counts!!!!!! Libby Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dadstimeon Posted July 21, 2006 Share Posted July 21, 2006 Prayers for mom Kelly. Rich Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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