dchurchi Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Well Alan had his 1st appointment with his medical oncologist since chemo started up again, and we did not get very good news. After just 2 cycles of what is considered very mild chemo all Alan's blood counts tanked. In fact we went straight from the Drs office across the street to the hospital for an overnight stay for blood transfusions as hemoglobin down to 8.3 Alan's white blood cells are down to 900. So the plan now is one more attempt with etoposide, but now it will be 1 week on and 2 weeks off. In addition Alan continues to get weaker, now needs to use a wheelchair if we leave the house and he is down to 147 pounds. Nobody is giving up hope, Alan has fought the beast for over 3 years now, and we all feel he has more fight left in him. Please keep us in your prayers that Alan's counts go back up in the next couple of weeks so he can give chemo one more try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MsC1210 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie and Alan I am so sorry to read this update. Have been thinking of you both and hoping that things were going well. Sending tons of prayers and positive thoughts to you both... Warmly Christine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teriw Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi Deb, I'm so sorry Alan is feeling so poorly. Praying for you both. You both have amazing strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie- I am sorry to hear about his reaction to chemo. Hopefully he can get himself built up a little and gain some strength. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lc46 Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie Sorry to hear about numbers dropping...here's hoping everything will good for the next round... Thinking of you both... Dar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geri Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Thinking of you and hoping for the best. Geri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patkid Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Hi, guys, Hugs and support and prayer coming from IL. Pat Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.C. Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie and Allan, You can count on my daily prayers, hoping and wishing that Allan starts feeling better soon. Hugs Jackie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie, I'll be keeping you and Alan in my prayers, for sure. He and Harry seem to be going thru such similar situations, with the reactions to the chemo drugs, etc. Hoping that Alan has a quick "bounce back", as Harry calls the episode's when he starts feeling better, after feeling so lousy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
laban Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie, I know what you are going through. I am sorry to hear the counts are down. Please know that you and Alan are in my thoughts and prayers for a better outcome with his blood counts. You two are great fighters of this beast and if anyone can fight through another bout, it's you two. God bless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 (((Debbie and Alan))) Lots of prayers from me for Alan. Hope the transfusion , as well as the break will help. God Bless, Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatieB Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Prayers for you both and sending positive thoughts that things will turn around soon. ((hugs)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carolhg Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 I am praying that Alan's counts go up and I am keeping the both of you in prayer. Carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welthy Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie and Alan, Prayers sent for all good things. Tony was forced to use a wheelchair two different periods of time. Hopefully this will pass for Alan too, he will regain his strength with the blood transfusion, and be ambulatory again. My heart goes out to you both. Welthy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Connie B Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Sending positive vibes and prayers are going up for Alan. ((((DEBBIE & ALAN))))) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LovesLife Posted January 20, 2008 Share Posted January 20, 2008 Debbie & Alan ... many prayers that Alan's counts go up and that his strength returns quickly. Linda Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nancy B Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Debbie, praying for good counts for Alan so he can start chemo again. Take Care. Nancy B Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fillise Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Debbie, You and Alan will certainly be in my prayers. Susan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maryanne Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Damn I am so sorry to hear what you poor hubby is going through. I am sending prayers out to him for healing and for you for support. He has been going through so much. I hope his counts come up. He will so much better when they do. During Joel's last chemo (read profile) you will see they gave him Decadron before, day of and day after. Will also get a shot of Leunesta the day after jus to keep his counts. Debbi keep us posted and know there are prayers sent to your Alan and we are always here for you. Maryanne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trish2418 Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Sending prayers. Hope the transfusion worked and Alan is feeling better now. Trish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leela Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Prayers going up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Don M Posted January 21, 2008 Share Posted January 21, 2008 Debbie: you and Alan have my prayers. Don M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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