(posted by Greg)
Yesterday, Monica had an appointment with the radiation oncologist. She was very nice and did a fairly thorough neuroligical examination as well as questioning Monica quite extensively about how she was feeling. Following the appointment Monica had her radiation treatment.
Today, Monica's rash/hives were worse again. Marley spoke to the nurse at the Cancer Agency and we got some different medicine to try to deal with it. Another blood test preceded the radiation treatment and the nurse asked us to wait untl they got the results. As it turns out Monica's platelets had dropped further so they took Monica upstairs and gave her a platelet transfusion. (They are concerned about her bleeding- including, apparently, bleeding in the brain.) Monica and Marley got home quite late as result. Monica seems a bit livelier and ate a good meal. I expect that we will all go to bed early tonight.
I suspect that I am repeating myself but, I must say, that I am impressed at what a good job they do of keeping track of Monica and of communicating with us. Almost without exception as well, the staff are empathetic and considerate. They have developed a very good "culture" at the Cancer Agency.
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