The chemo start date has been pushed back for at least a day. Dad's heart rhythm isn't stable so they are hoping to get that under control today. I think we're all a little disappointed as he's ready to start kicking leukemia's ass.
Dad had a pretty high fever last week that finally returned to normal on Saturday. Unfortunately it returned again yesterday. The fever seems to be causing some delirium or confusion and he had another bout of that last night. Dr. Klisovic (the lead oncologist) thinks the confusion is from the fever and too much activity yesterday that wore him out, but if it continues they may have to check to make sure the leukemia is not in the spinal fluid. The doctor doesn't want to scare us (any more than we already are) with the possibility of it being in the spinal fluid, and we will cross that bridge IF it comes to that.
The plan for today is for dad to be calm, get lots of rest and get the heart rate to "settle down." They also plan to put the chest port in for the intravenous chemo (that will now start Saturday) and get another skin biopsy.
Hi Robin and Family,
ReplyDeleteKate, I know repeating the same info to so many people has to be tough so this blog is a great idea. Please know that all of us at Acloché are praying for Dan and if there is ANYTHING we can do to help please let us know. I live really close (right in Worthington) and can run erronds, make dinners, take food to the hospital...anything! Take care