Cheryl completed her fourth round of chemo today (two rounds remaining).She received steroids,anti-nausea meds and fluids through her IV port and Taxol in her IP port. She was also given an injection of Neulasta which should help stimulate her white cell production and reduce her risk of infection. We've been warned that this may make her bones and joints ache but we're praying that the side effects will be minimal and that beneficial effects will be maximal.
According to the literature that we received, many people have to start receiving these injections after their first round of chemo so we are glad to have been able to wait this long. There was no indication that Cheryl is having any problem but her doctor wanted to do this as a precaution.
Our kids are due in on Wednesday, the girls will be cooking and we will all be together as a complete family. Pray for safe travels for both families and Cheryl's continued recovery.
The laughter of children will most definitely be great medicine for all.
We want to wish you all a happy Thanksgiving. Be sure to let your family know that you love them. We'll do our next update after the holiday.
Happy Thanksgiving to you guys! I hope you enjoy a wonderful visit with children and grandchildren. I'm praying and will be looking for an update after Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteO give thanks to the Lord, for He is good. His lovingkindness is everlasting.
I know you're going to have a great time and there's a lot to be thankful for. We continue daily in prayer for your complete recovery.
ReplyDeleteJud, I do hope you and Cheryl have a wonderful time with your children and grandchildren. I continue to keep you both in my prayers. Sharon
ReplyDeleteWe hope all will have safe travels - our girls are coming in also, Krissyy is here tonight and Patricia and family will arrive tomorrow. Aunt Marcie, Uncle Charles and Aunt Gen all wish you happy holiday and that you take the time to enjoy the family. So happy to hear that the treatments are going so well.
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