The second stem cell transplant was completed on Tuesday, February 8th. It was successful, but produced extreme nausea and some vomiting for Clancy. He's been eating lots of jello, bland foods and drinking as much water as he can. The combination of the stem cell preservative and the current chemotherapy really puts the body to the test. The nausea is better managed today with medication. He will continue to develop odd rashes and irritations. Today, his eyelids are bright red and tender.
His white cell count has begun to drop, so for the next week, he will have to stick close to home, eat well cooked foods and wear a mask if he leaves the apartment. This is part of the acceptance process for the new stem cells and things are progressing as scheduled.
Enjoy your weekend and try to stay warm and dry.
The Journey Begins
Prior to treatment, Sept 27, 2010 in front of the Huntsman Cancer Center
Clancy,
ReplyDeleteJust stopping by to say hello. I think of you often. Keep pushing towards recovery sir, looking forward to having you back!