(posted by Greg)
It is easy sometimes (when you get in a comfortable routine) to forget the nature of the fight that you are engaged in when you battle cancer. I think that this happened to us as Monica seemed to be doing well through the first 4 weeks of treatments. Reality is setting in again.
As I mentioned in an earlier blog, Monica has been taken off the chemotherapy because her platelet count was too low. She had her blood tested again today and, unfortunately, the platelet count has dropped even lower. We have to be very careful now that she isn't cut or bruised as it will be more difficult to control any bleeding. Our contact nurse at the Cancer Agency is going to discuss Monica's status with the Doctor. It may be that she will have to have a transfusion.
This morning we also notice that Monica is having an allergic reaction to treatments in the form of hives on her legs and middle body. She has been given Benadryl to help with this.
As if the foregoing wasn't enough, Monica is now very tired most of the day and having to rest a lot. She is napping quite a bit.
Fortunately, Monica's spirits remain good.
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