Day 11 of BEACOPP Trial

Andy's blood work started to tank yesterday, again today, probably will need a transfusion tomorrow. Dr. Andreadis reassured him that the blood bank supply they use is very safe. It is not unusual to need a transfusion with this chemotherapy, and may need blood again in the future. The medication he is given from day 8-14 causes bone pain as a expected side effect and that has held true for Andy. Unfortunately the pain medication only dulls the pain slightly. They have given him Claritin, (yes, the allergy medication) as it somehow has been shown to help this pain. It is unknown how it works but he's giving it a try. Obviously, he is majorly stir crazy, anxious to get out of the hospital, hopefully he will have a week reprieve from the hospital before his 2nd course of BEACOPP. Dr. Andreadis reminded him that he is actually half way through his chemotherapy as he is finishing the 5th course of the total regimen.