The Oncology Doctor had indicated and prepared us that it is not unusual for patients to develop high fevers indicating infection after the type of Chemo used in this past round.
But, since I hadn't had any severe fever with any of the other Chemo treatments while in the hospital or at home I was hoping that I would continue to avoid it this time too.
But our home thermometer indicated increased number last Tuesday and Wednesday nights. We opted not to contact the Doctor's office or go to the Emergency Room at 11:00 since we were to see the Doctor anyway at 9:00 on Thursday.
He indicated that I should be admitted to the Oncology section of the hospital to begin antibodic IV's, Platelets and 2 units of whole blood transfusion.
They ran all kinds of blood tests, cultures, liver ultrasound and so far nothing seems to come up as the 'culprit'. The weekend Oncologist indicated that 50-75 of the time nothing is indicated as they use a variety of antibodics which ultimately knocks out the low grade infection.
I suspect I'll be here most of the week but we still may be able to join our planned family get together with Steve & Tammy's family (without T.J and Tiffany) in the Gatlinburg area on Friday for 4 nights.
My niece Vickie & Steve Shuffitt have invited the whole clan including my 2 sisters to their home in Fairfield Glade, TN for a one day early Thanksgiving Celebration.
We have to be pretty flexible with so many elements involved but we're hoping that we can make both Gatlinburg and Fairfield Glade.
Trust that you and yours have a Super Thanksgiving and beginning of a Meaningful Christmas Season.
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Bob, may God continue to give you the strength and His grace to get you through this time. Bless you and Sharon. Your friend, Susan
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