Today is Day 4 of chemo for Dana and we have not been able to keep up on getting updates out to everyone so here it is. This the last day of chemo for Dana. It has completely knocked her out. I don't know if this is due to a combination of the chemo or slew of anti-nausea drugs they have given. She has been able to sleep a ton, but it is frustrating for her because that is all she wants to do and pee. The peeing part has gotten old due to being attached to an IV pole 24 hours a day. They are pumping ridiculous amounts of fluid through her to not only keep her hydrated, but protect her kidneys and bladder from the chemo.
On a positive side she has been able to manage the nausea and still has her hair. Unfortunately, it sounds like next week is going to be the roughest week. It is then where her white blood cell counts will bottom out and she will feel the worst.
Thank you to everyone that has called, emailed, texted, facebook messaged, etc over the past several days. She is getting them, but has not had the energy to respond yet. That will come in time. I took a walk with her around the unit today and that zapped her strength.
We will do our best to keep everyone updated on things, but thought this was a quick way to get to everyone.
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