Chemo Cycle 3 – Days 3, 4, & 5

Wednesday – Day 3:
Michael started his hydration and pre-meds around 11:00 and started his chemo around 1:00, getting only two of the chemo meds and finishing up around 10:00pm. Luckily he had no nausea today, but his fatigue is increasing. I will say he does get spoiled by the nurses. The nurse manager actually brought him pizza today.

Thursday – Day 4:
His white blood count is currently at 6K. This is a lot better than the last time. His routine is getting pretty set by now. He starts his hydration and pre-med’s around 11:00 and then begins his chemo. This is the day he only gets one of the chemo meds. He finished his chemo and post-meds around 9:00. He is extremely tired.

Friday – Day 5: WE GET TO GO HOME!!
We talked with the oncologist this morning. His blood counts are looking ok. They are where they should be at this point. He did get his shot of Neulasta (to help stimulate growth of the white blood cells). By afternoon, we were able to take him home. He’s been resting most of the day and will through most of the weekend.

If all goes ok through the next few weeks, this will be the cycle that we will go 4 weeks instead of 3 due to the Christmas holiday. This will allow Michael to be home for Christmas and hopefully at a good point in his blood counts.