Today was supposed to be Alex's first day of Consolidation - the next phase in his treatment. Eric took the day off of work, so that we could both be there to learn about the new medication cycles, and also to learn how to access Alex's Port for treatment at home.
We got to the hospital on time, and checked in. We put some of the numbing cream on his skin above the Port, and waited about 30 minutes for the cream to work. The nurse was able to access the Port no problem (Alex was sitting on Eric's lap - he is so stoic with these things!).
Unfortunately, when they ran his blood numbers, his ANC number was too low (only 500), so that put his Chemo on hold for a week. So...we need to be extra vigilant about hand washing, and keeping Alex healthy. If he gets a fever with his counts this low, they admit him to the hospital - and none of us want that before Christmas - or anytime!
We are going to try to start his Consolidation cycle next week. The good news, is that Alex should be feeling really good for Christmas - he isn't on any medication this week.
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Thank you for keeping us so updated on how he is doing.
ReplyDeleteNow that he is on the second phase of treatment, Consoidation, is there less medications, less weekly appointments? Does this phase take you to the six month mark?
There are just as many medications, just different ones, and only once a week trips to the clinic.
ReplyDeleteThis phase takes us to the 3 month mark. (8 weeks long starting next week...) After that, there is another phase that takes us to the 6 month mark...