This week dad went to see his oncologist and she was very happy with how well his body is taking to this new drug. Last week when he went in for blood tests, his white blood cells were off the charts high. This week when he went in they were very low, which means that his new chemo is killing the leukemia cells. This is great news and we hope it will continue to keep working and keep him with us for a very long time.
He had a platelet transfusion on Wednesday, which usually gives him a lot of energy but for some reason this week he has been even more tired than usual. They said that this could be a side effect from the chemo which is much better than nausea and dizziness. He said that it makes it harder to fight but that he is not done fighting! What an inspiration you are to all of us dad!
Thank you again to everyone for visiting or sending him notes or comments. We are truly blessed to be surrounded by such love and support.
Love you all,
Karen
Keep it up! I check your blog a couple times a day and was happy to see today's post. Keep fighting for those darling grandkids of yours! The Clark's in southern UT hope you continue doing well!!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you guys and miss you so much. Keep up the good work, dad!
ReplyDeleteHAve a Great Thanksgiving Earl and family..
ReplyDeleteGary
Happy Belated Anniversary Ate Susan and Kuya Earl. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your family. Your family is such an inspiration. Ate Susan, you are a beacon of hope and love to Kuya Earl. You two personifies what an "eternal Marriage" should be, the better and the worse. Love you both and hope to see you sometime. Stay warm :o) and we're thinking of you and your family and we keep you all in our thoughts and in our prayers.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless.
Love ya and hang tough Kuya Earl...
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