Sunday, May 3, 2009
We found out Friday during an office visit to the oncologist that Mike's blood counts were very low again and that he was neutropenic--all due to the final chemo treatment on the 13th. He didn't have any signs of an infection so he was sent home to rest quietly over the weekend.
Saturday morning he woke up with a slight fever which came and went for a couple of hours. When it spiked to 102.6 in an hour we made the trip to the Piedmont ER and got there about the same time everyone in ATL decided that they had swine flu. Once he was triaged he was moved to a room in ER and found out pretty quickly that he would be admitted. We are back on the oncology floor, where they are continuing to run multiple tests to find the source of infection. There is also a concern that he might be developing blood clots in his legs so he's gone for a doppler test.
Good news: The fever broke yesterday and Mike is still fighting the battle. We haven't been given any indication as to when he will be released, but sure it will not happen until his blood counts are back up. Not one prairie dog in sight.
Keep the cards and posts coming...they boost the immune system more than you will ever know. For everyone who is following Mike's blog, if you get a chance read the post written by "Santa" Stan's son. It's the first one listed from Mike's previous post. Torre-Thanks for your "Keep Fighting" message. It came while we were in the ER and right before his temp dropped. We are so very sorry for your loss. Mike's keeping the spirit of your father alive by staying tough. Santa will always hold a special place in our hearts.
Terry
Friendship multiplies the good of life and divides the evil.
ReplyDelete-- Baltasar Gracian
All you friends and family are here with you, those praire dogs don't stand a chance!!!
Hang in there and let us know what else you need.
Love bunches
Damon and Aleisa
Mike and Terry,
ReplyDeleteThe Northfield Lanes are keeping you both in our thoughts and prayers. Keep the faith AND the fight.
Mike