TGIF! After 7 days of chemo, Jord is finally on his last bag. Yay :)
The chemo is killing the cancer cells rapidly which is what the doctors want and they've been pleased with his reaction thus far. His WBC (white blood count) is already near zero, which was the goal, and the count will continue to go down over the next week as the chemo does its job. Then we wait( approx 2 weeks from today) for the healthy cells to start to grow back....no bad cells invited!
Not surprisingly the chemo has made him feel pretty beat up and tired. Some of this is the chemo and some is the fact that his good red blood cells are being killed too thus not much energy...although...it is Jordie so more energy than the norm;/ Especially when the pretty doctors and nurses are checking-in on him! Any chemo side effects will come in approx a week....fingers-crossed he will be spared from anything too tough but we are prepared for whatever comes our way. Eyes on the prize!
He loves all your texts and emails....keep'em coming. Just an fyi- phone calls are tougher...his phone is on silent and calling back takes a lot of energy. If you still prefer to call leave a VM but don't ask for a return call.
We are so appreciative of everybody's love and support. Jord needs it and so do the kids and I. Now wish us luck as we prepare for Pope weekend in Philadelphia!!
Lots of love to all.
xoxo,
Debbie
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