Home Sweet Home

I was discharged today after a 24hr period without a fever. I am soooooooooooo glad to be home! The hospital gets to me after about 4 days and I get grouchy. My sister Fran should be arriving from DC later today and I can't wait to see her. I should get my PET scan this week that will indicate where treatment goes from here. If the PET scan shows a reduction in the size of my cancer masses, then they will likely continue on coarse with the remaining 4 cycles of Hyper CVAD chemo treatment. If the caner does not seem to be responding as it should then we may look at alternative treatments or stem cell transplant. We are hopeful for the first option even though the thought of any more chemo treatments makes me cringe :-) Hope to have a couple weeks home for now.

Luv,
Kancho

4/25/09

Still here in the hospital, but have completed the part b chemo treatments. I developed a fever both Thursday and Friday so they have to hold me until they determine the source of the fever, or I am without a fever for at least 24hrs. Today I had a visit from the infectious disease doctor and am getting two bags of blood transfused because my hemoglobin's are low. My platelet and white blood cell counts remain normal. Forgot to mention in last post that I am in room #3448 this admission. I have begun to grow hair back in isolated places on my face :-) Looks interesting, but hopefully is a good sign of my bodies ability to rejuvenate itself. Hope you all are doing well and enjoying the summer-like weather we are having this weekend.

Luv
Kancho

Comfort of family :-)

Hey! I am adjusting to hospital life again and am almost halfway through the chemo treatments for this cycle as of today. Thanks to the many visitors as you help to keep my spirits up. I especially enjoy the family time with Ali and Kylee in the evenings. As you can see Kylee loves to steel my bed when I am not looking! The last picture is when Kylee helped Ali shave my head before admission this past Monday.

Thanks again for all your thoughts and prayers. They mean a lot!

Love,

Kancho

Good News!!

Good news, my blood and platelet levels are high enough today for me to be admitted to the hospital tomorrow at 8:00 am. This means I'll start chemo cycle 2 part b tomorrow. I feel very blessed that my blood levels are high enough to go to the hospital. I had a nice visit with Ali's older sister Tricia over the weekend which help to lightened up the mood around the house between daily clinic visits! I'll keep you posted during the week while I'm in the hospital.

Thanks for all your support!

Love:

Kancho

After Doctor's visit

Today, Alison and I went see Dr. Williams to figure out a new game plan. I received a neupagin shot to help raise my white blood cells. I'll have to get another shot tomorrow for the same reason. On Sunday, I'll have a blood check to see if the shots are working. If so, I'll check in the hospital on Monday. If I have to get another shot on Sunday, I can't check in the hospital until Tuesday. I will keep you posted during the weekend.

Thanks again for every one's support!

Love:

Kancho

Here we go again.........

Here's today's update for Thursday 4-16-09. I had blood work today, hoping it would be high enough to be admitted in the hospital tomorrow. Unfortunately, my blood counts are too low again, so I'm getting a CT Scan at 3:00 today. Tomorrow I have a doctor's appointment at 9:50 am to go over the CT Scan results and figure out a game plan for my treatment the rest of the way. So today will be fun, I can't wait to drink the 2 big cans of contrast for my CT Scan at 3:00. LOL. I will do another post tomorrow after my doctor's appointment.

Keep the prayers, comments, texts, and phone calls coming, I can't do this alone. I need all of you to do this!! Thanks!

Love:

Kancho

Monday Blues!! 4-13-09

I hope this update finds everyone doing well, after the Easter Holiday. Kylee is with Ali's parents in Charleston, having a blast! She's been with her relatives since last Thursday. She has played on the Pirate Playground, went on an Easter Egg hunt, received a basket from the Easter bunny and today she's visiting the Charleston Aquarium with her cousin Lilly. We are excited she will be back tomorrow b/c I really miss her big time!

Well, here's another Monday come and gone w/o being admitted to the hospital. My blood counts are coming up but not enough to get chemo. I'm going to the cancer clinic on Thurdays to check my blood counts again. If the levels are high enough, I will be admitted on Friday (not gonna hold my breath).

Again, thanks so much for viewing my blog, the phone calls, texts, and prayers for my family and I.

Love................Kancho

Still at home

Well I'm still at home due to low blood counts. I was due back in the hospital Monday; however, we are looking at next Monday April 13. I never thought I would want to go to the hospital as much as I do right now. Being in the hospital is the only way I can get the treatment I need to get better. Once I go in the hospital and get back out, I will be halfway through my chemo treatment. After that, I will get a Pet scan to evaluate my progress.

I appreciate everyone thoughts and prayer, keep them coming they are really working.

Thanks:

Kancho