So, breakfast at Joe's and then Dave went to hang out with Tim and Tom at the King's house. I went over this evening and joined them for dinner. Very nice not to have to worry about that. Now, if I could just get Dave to watch the Dancing With the Stars final with me. :)
Tuesday, November 24, 2009
Chemo day....moved to next week
We kinda had a suspicion that Dave could get his cycle stalled until next week. That's exactly what we heard when our NP came in the room this morning. Dave's platelet low was actually 5,000, went up to about 65,000 and then started back down ending up at 45,000 on Monday. The plan is to get Neumega daily through next Wednesday with a couple extra labs. If Dave can get up to 75,000 by Wednesday, we're a go next Thursday for cycle 6. They will be dose decreasing 10%, but told us it's still great he's getting all 6 cycles in. The dosages for Taxol and Carboplatin have been max. for the study. I guess many oncologist give a dose 10% lower to avoid some of the severe side effects.
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Damn, I was so hoping to click on this blog and see the finish line! Here's hoping that all that turkey and other good foods can boost those platelets to a level the doctors like!
ReplyDeleteThe Stover/Boedekers are very thankful for the opportunity to meet (albeit through Cyberspace) two really courageous folks! Happy Turkey Day!
Thanks Phyllis. We'll get there next week!
ReplyDeleteWe feel the same meeting you and your family. You're the best! I know Thanksgiving will be a special family day for you too.
I'm with Dave on the Dancing with the Stars. Now if they were dancing to Prog hits of the 70s with the original bands playing them... :)
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