Cheryl had a follow-up appointment with her pulmonologist, Dr. Wumi, this afternoon. He and all of his staff commented on how well she appears to be doing. All of her vitals were good and he was especially pleased to note that her blood oxygen saturation is at 100%. So far, the cultures they took during last week's bronchoscope have shown no signs of infection but this may be due to her preceding course of antibiotics. Because of this, it may take up to six weeks for anything to show up so he will notify us and all of Cheryl's other doctors if anything appears.
At this point, her breathing is clear and her cough has noticeably diminished. He did caution Cheryl about getting close to anyone with any illness since her body is in such a susceptible state to opportunistic infections.
Dr. Wumi plans to contact Cheryl's oncologist, Dr. Negrea, tomorrow with a report of his findings and recommend that she be put back on her chemotherapy schedule.
Pray that they will be able to get her worked back in quickly and that the chemo will continue to be effective as it has been on previous rounds. Also, the national news has been reporting that there is a worldwide shortage of Doxil which is one of the chemotherapy drugs that Cheryl is receiving so also be in prayer that local supplies will be adequate.
Thanks for the update. We always share your condition with our Sunday School class and pray for you. I will pray specifically for the Doxil. Wish I could pay you a visit but will when you can be around people. Love you!
ReplyDeleteYou were in our prayers during Adoration on Thursday last week. Aunt Gen and Aunt Marcie keep you in their prayers also. Stay well and talk to you soon.
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