Yesterday's treatment started with Jim putting on one pound. That doesn't seem like much but believe me, putting one on is better than taking another five off. (at least for him--I am another story all together!)
Then they drew his blood for the pre-treatment counts. When she handed me the paper I handed it back to her and told her she needed to run it again. I cannot remember his white count being so low since he was first diagnosed. The Oftumamab treatment went very, very well and things only got better when Dr. Litton came in and brought the results of Jim's latest chest x-ray, and I quote the radiologist, "These are improved as compared with the prior exam of approximately three weeks ago." It is considered good if the x-rays even show stability by not getting worse, but fabulous that they are showing improvement. In addition Jim has not spiked a fever in over ten days. When his treatment was complete they ran the CBC again and it was even lower.
I cannot express how grateful I am for all the improvements in Jim's health. At times it seems like little teeny baby steps but we are definitely heading in the right direction. As always I wish to express my gratitude for prayers and fasting and love.
We continue to work on Jim's weight. You would think I could help him out in this area! We are making little steps here as well. Yesterday, even during the treatment he ate whatever I gave him and he was able to keep every bit of it down.
Thank you for your concern. He honestly feels your love and prayers.
2 comments:
I've really wanted to come visit for a long time, and I understand that it's not possible at this time, but I do want to let you know, Jim and Analee, that my thoughts and prayers are always with you. Thanks for doing the blog so we can follow your progress. I know how frustrating it can be to have to wait so long for the smallest improvements, but I also know that there is much to learn and enjoy along the way. May your darkest moments be more than offset by the bright shining ones that God in His tender mercy is so kind to give from time to time. I love you both very much (I know this is just as hard for Analee as for Jim, if not harder). Though we haven't been able to see each other for too long, I want you both to know that I plead each day for the choicest blessings to be poured out upon you and your family. I'm sure I am only one of very many who are doing so.
Jim, I'm learning to appreciate your new hairstyle. Too bad you can't go swimming - I remember the last time I had my head shaved (about 40 years ago) and diving into a pool and feeling like Mark Spitz!
I don't know if you're ever up to chatting on the phone, but if you are and want to chat in the next couple of days, I expect to have plenty of time on my hands as I sit here confined to my hospital bed with a chest tube for the next couple of days or so. I'll understand if you're not able to.
I'm very much hoping to see you all recovered very soon!!
Love,
Eric
Hi Jim & Analee,
We just learned about your blog. What a great idea! So many of us are interested in how things are going but don't want to be calling constantly. Super white count! That's great! We love you. Carol (& John) P.S. Please call if we can help with errands, driving boys, food cravings (you probably wish Jim had more of these), etc.
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