chemo still working...

...today we go back to the hospital to get his neulasta (?) injection. this is used after the chemo to help re-build what the chemo has destroyed. this injection will help prevent infections by helping the body produce new white blood cells. he has had these injections before and it seems like there are a few days between the date of the injection until we see any significant changes. during this time he is usually entering into that "danger-zone" of being neutropenic which means his counts are so low he can't fight off anything.

this is the time that we must be careful with what he is exposed to...no coughing or sneezing around him. no sloppy kisses (ed). good handwashing. lots of purell and germ-x. don't share towels. don't share drinks. no fresh fruits. no fresh vegetables (not usually a problem). and so on and so on...

we will get his counts today. this is a different chemo than we are used to...so we have no way to know exactly what or when his counts will drop or recover. i will let you all know how the appt went today. keep praying. this was the time that he got that wicked 21 day STAPH infection last time. keep praying.

thanks for checking in.

tim and tammy