Her oncologist, Dr. Pansegrau, came by to see her and check how she was doing. Mom talked to him about the difficulties the nurses/lab technicians were having with getting veins to do blood work, so she asked him about the possibility of getting a pic-line put in. Dr. Pansegrau said they would be more likely to put in a portacatheter rather than a pic-line. So that may be done in the next couple of days. Dr. Pansegrau also said there was a good chance they would need to do a blood transfusion, as Mom's hemoglobin levels aren't going up at all, and neither are any of the other levels that they want to go back up.
Mom's next chemo treatment was supposed to be next Monday; however, it has since been moved until next Thursday instead.
Here is another photo of Mom in her newly decorated face mask. Brian and one of Mom's nurses drew this :)
3 comments:
First to comment on this post! Love you Mom, will come by and see you tomorrow. (even though you won't read this until you are out).
LOVE the decorated mask!! So sad to know that a transfusion might be required, though. That's not so good... Thanks for the update again, Meghan! It's hard not knowing what's going on at home at this time...
Roni!! Get better!! Just do it!! lol You know me - I'm the one that's gonna kick yur a** outta that bed!! (heehee) Seriously, though, we all want you to get better very quickly, to get back into your garden that you love!
Take care, girlfriend! Ciao!
Another set back that you will fight through! You are such a strong woman. If a transfusion is what will help you then the sooner the better. I know how difficult it is in the ped ward and having to be isolated... I think you could start a home based personalized mask business when you get out!!! Sending good vibes for a quick recovery... Love Rae and Wilkie
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