4/6ths , otherwise known as 2/3rds. 4 down, 2 to go... Thursday was chemo #4.
The good news: her blood counts were good enough to administer chemo. Her red blood cell count was 10.1 (down from 10.7 last time), and its highly likely next time it will be below 10. After asking Dr. Kim what that means, it's likely next time she will have to take an iron/B-vitamin booster shot prior to chemo...but she won't have to delay chemo, which is really good news.
The post chemo effects are starting to wreak their havoc earlier. Its usually 24-48 hours before she has significant effects, but this time, she started getting them within 2 hours of taking chemo. I guess the longer you go, the more the body gets more worn down before chemo starts. She is, however continuing to do a good job managing them. The next 7 days will be the critical ones.
Jules is quite tired, has no appetite, food and liquid taste horrible, and she is working hard at managing the GI issues that come with both the chemo and the meds.
Dr. Kim also mentioned that her liver enzymes are elevated (not exactly sure what that is, but it showed up on her blood work). While its "normal" for chemo patients to have elevated figures, its something that she will need to monitor very closely.
Hannah and I went to see Sarah's play that she is stage managing (Arthur Miller's All My Sons), it was a nice father/daughter date, despite the depressing plot of the play.
Please continue to pray for good blood counts (liver and red-blood cell), increased strength, ability to enjoy food, courage, and joy. Also, if you remember, please pray for my sister who is in the Philippines with her youngest son on a missions trip.
Thank you for your continued diligence in praying and practical help (food, etc.) Both are making an enormous difference. God is showing up hourly! Thank you also for prayers for my work...once again God showed up and sent two potential clients to us out of the blue...His provision is so amazing. Please continue the prayers!
Blessings to all...I'll update everyone in a few days or so.
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