Chemo starts tonight; blood counts were better so he can start again.
He was more worn out after round 2 than after round 1, so they expect him to be a little more tired this time around, but he is tolerating the meds well.
Monday, October 13, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Round 3 will wait until next week
Conan had blood work today and his platelet count was low, so the oncologist is delaying the next round of chemo for a week.
A low platelet count is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Chemo works by destroying cells that grow rapidly; cells in the bone marrow that generate platelets grow rapidly and so are at risk. There are drugs that can be used to help increase the platelet count, and that might be necessary for later months.
He has been rather fatigued the last couple of weeks, and the low platelets are likely part of the cause. His stomach is better, though still not to pre-cancer comfort levels.
Continue to keep Gretta & Conan in your prayers. We have watched them stand strong against many onslaughts. They have been very fortunate in Conan's ability to withstand his treatments: he has not been hospitalized at all since his surgery.
A low platelet count is a common side effect of chemotherapy. Chemo works by destroying cells that grow rapidly; cells in the bone marrow that generate platelets grow rapidly and so are at risk. There are drugs that can be used to help increase the platelet count, and that might be necessary for later months.
He has been rather fatigued the last couple of weeks, and the low platelets are likely part of the cause. His stomach is better, though still not to pre-cancer comfort levels.
Continue to keep Gretta & Conan in your prayers. We have watched them stand strong against many onslaughts. They have been very fortunate in Conan's ability to withstand his treatments: he has not been hospitalized at all since his surgery.
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