rlrose Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Wayne wasn't able to get a chemo treatment yesterday. His white cell count was only 1.7. The onc. is going to order 2 injections (don't remember the name) to raise the count and start by giving him only 1/2 dose of Gemzar next week. The cancer has spread like crazy and the onc. said that if about 70% of his bone marrow is tumor cells, the chemo might bring it down so low that here will be a risk that he won't survive. We will be staying at the Cancer Treatment Centers of America in Tulsa for at least two weeks so the onc. can keep a close watch on him. We're still working on his pain. So far, nothing has worked that great. Started taking Oxycontin today but were told it could take several days to take effect. Roanna Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angelb Posted September 8, 2004 Share Posted September 8, 2004 Oh Roanna, I am so sorry that you and Wayne are having this set back. My prayers are heading your way, sending you strength and healing thoughts. Angela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justakid Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 My thought and prayers are with you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karenl Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Thinking of you both and hoping that you get some good news soon! Karen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
betplace Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Roanna, I am sending hugs and prayers that they get this all under control and treatments back on track. Blessings Betty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Margaret Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Prayers that the medical team can get all this under control very soon and prayers that you both can stay strong during this difficult time...hold on to each other. Margaret Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
carrie Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 You all are in my prayers, hang in there and hopefully this set back will pass. Carrie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Remembering Dave Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 My hopes and prayers are that they will be able to get him to the point were he can take his treatments. Low counts are fairly common, I had to get a blood transfusion last year. Hang in there, we are all here for you. David C Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted September 10, 2004 Share Posted September 10, 2004 Keeping you in my prayers. Hope to hear much better news from you soon. God Bless sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slinaresholz Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Very sorry Wayne is in such pain. Hope his Pain meds kick in soon. Hugs and prayers! Sharon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nushka Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 So sorry to hear that things are not like you want them to be. I hope the pain meds kick in quickly and that the shots work wonders. I am glad he will be that close to a doctor if he needs one. Nina Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SJAS Posted September 13, 2004 Share Posted September 13, 2004 So sorry to hear what a rough time Wayne is having. Hope they can get things under control very soon and that his pain meds start doing their job. Thinking of you Roanna, as I know how hard this is on you too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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