We forgot to get the weekly blood work done yesterday, so it was done this morning. It is done and faxed to CTCA. Results are still good -- white blood count is within the normal range -- red count is still a little low, which goes along with receiving chemo treatments.
Arnie went to work this morning. The side effects of this chemo are very much there, which we are told indicates that the drug is working on the cancer. Normally side effects do not indicate whether the drug is working, but with Erbitux, you especially want to see the rash.
It is present and kind of annoying since it is on exposed skin, which includes the face, but there are remedies for the itching and redness. He is also taking an antibiotic to prevent any infection.
Cancer still remains a real nuisance!! We are on a 2 week schedule for infusion treatments.
Please keep us in your prayers as we will be traveling soon and getting another treatment.
Sharon,
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip to CTCA this week. Our hopes and prayers are with you and Arnie always. Good to see the rash!
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I hate to see see the side effects that go along with the treatment but at the same time I'm glad for them because I believe they are a sign from God that everything is working to attack this cancer as it should.
ReplyDeleteHave a safe trip today.
I love you both!
Love pam