Thursday, March 8, 2007

Wed March 7 Chemo Week/Visit wtih Dr. Shah

platetes too low for Topetecan (38K)
too much protein in urine for Avastin so both are held
given Aranesp for low RBC
PT/INR=1.7, need to be taking coumadin 1mg nightly
Potasium low - take 40mg twice today

Dr. Shah -- still on wait an see; don't yet if treatment is working but we are handling each issue as it comes along. Given nasea med that is good for 5 days and have finally for the first day it what seems like week, able to hold on to some food and liquid.

still lots of pain around stent area making it very difficult to walk.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

It is great that you are feeling better and eating more.
We are all praying for you everyday.

Anonymous said...

Robin, you have endured a lot. I strongly feel that the worst is behind you and you will start recovering now. I am happy to see that you are feeling better today and eating a little more. Keep on eating so that you can get strong to fight the illness. We love you and we need you.

Anonymous said...

Hey kiddo, it was nice to talk to you today, you sounded so much better, I too feel the worse is over. Now I ask that all of us {your friends) keep the positive thoughts and prayers to help you get better and better, there is light at the end of the tunnel, so keep fighting we are all ther for you.
Love you so much
LiseAnne

Anonymous said...

Hey Robin, I have been reading these updates and have been thinking about you everday. I am glad to hear that you are eating and at least feeling a little better. You are one strong lady.

--Julia