Well, mom went in to get her chemo treatment today only to find out that her blood counts, specifically her white cell count, were too low for her to receive any chemo. They made an appointment for next week to get her next chemo, with four more to go before she gets her next PET scan. They said not too worry because most patients cell counts do drop low from time to time during treatment. What has surprised them is that her cell counts have stayed high for so long, most patients do not make it this far without having skipped a treatment. So, on the bright side it is good she has done as well as she has thus far.
Also, she was told that her blood labs have shown a consistent downward trend in her tumor marking blood level. This is great news and also very optimistic news to know that her body is fighting the cancer and trying to work with the chemo at the same time. We are very optimistic and trying to stay positive as usual. Mom is always in our prayers and looks forward every day to visitors and friends to come by. Mom as usual has good days and days that are aren't her best, but she still stays her positive self throughout most of the trials.
We continue forward on this journey trying to give love, help and support to mom as we go forward with her.
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