Tuesday

Keys just say "terrible Tuesday" at least on the pain scale! The neupogen shots stimulate the bone marrow but that is extremely painful. Yesterday they pumped Andy fill of the best narcotics, and that did knock him out for 2 hours but the pain is not going away--yet. He's trying all the things to help. We've asked for prayers to help Andy's pain subside.

Discharging today

Andy is being discharged today. Michael is picking him up after his transfusion. He will then get his neupogen shots at St Joes this week. Andy is exhausted beyond words but doesn't complain.

Monday Aug 20

Andy is preparing to be discharged tomorrow. He is feeling especially unwell but looking forward to being released. There is currently a concern that required his daily blood draw to be repeated a second time. We think it may be related to the port flushing last night. Additionally they don't seem to be able to get blood via the port. Reason unknown. The pharmacist was prepping the needed meds for discharge. One day, one step at a time. Thank you for the support and love

Sat aug 18

Andy is doing his best to endure this round of chemo. It's been difficult and even more so with the serious illness and hospitalization of Laurie's mother. Andy can't wait to get released again do he can be an in person support for Laurie but will need to be vigilant in avoiding getting sicker himself

Little update

When Andy was admitted he got a shared room (bummer) and almost immediately got a roomie. The roomie then told the doctor about his bout with hand, foot and mouth disease that he caught from his brother (no they are not toddlers). Michael very politely inquired at the nurses station if there was any risk to him immuno-suppressed brother and within a few minutes the patient was reassigned. Really!! Andy immediately got a transfusion upon admission and has been getting blood again today for the last four hours. I hate to ask, but could everyone say some extra prayers and send Andy good thoughts? Looks like there's a little rough patch to get through and all help is appreciated!

Previous post was 2 hrs ago

Somehow upload was delayed. Good news. Prayers were answered and a bed is available. Michael will take Andy to San Francisco now. We hope to start day 1 tonight. Remember it's a minimum of 8 day inpatient so the sooner we have day 1 started the better. Let's also hope for a smooth process. Each round has been harder than the previous. Kill the cancer and it's all worth it!

Readmit for BEACOPP #4 of 6

The hospital is pretty full so it looks like the admittance may get pushed to Tuesday. Pray a bed becomes available today

Readmit for BEACOPP #4 of 6

The hospital is pretty full so it looks like the admittance may get pushed to Tuesday. Pray a bed becomes available today

Finally updating the blog

Sorry for delay. Please don't worry. Andy came home and went to St Joes for his blood monitoring and neupogen. They struggle to read directions so Andy continues to have to set them straight. He again tanked and needed the transfusion and then his numbers jumped. He's more tired and sleeping poorly. The pain this time was incredibly challenging but has gotten better. Andy expects to be admitted again Monday to do it all again. He's tough but so is battling cancer! He really appreciates those cheering him on, each in their way. I'll do better with updates! Promise.