We were on a much needed holiday when we got our first clue that all was not well. Bert had had Bronchitis all through our holiday and against his better judgement he went to see the Dr the day we were due to fly home. The Dr in Turkey was amazing done loads of tests and told us after only 45 mins we were told that his white cell count was really low at 1.2 and that we were to see a Dr on our arrival home. He was admitted on the 15th of September and we were given the diagnosis on the 18th the day after his 56th birthday. His count dropped rapidly to 0.1 in a couple of days but then stopped at that. The Dr had told us that his chemo would start the following week. However she changed her mind, and sent him home after 2 weeks of antibiotics, antifungals and antivirals, which was just as well as I developed Laryngitis and a chest infection. I was amazed that he never got any infection. We went to the out patient clinic 2 weeks later and were told he was stable to come back in 2 weeks. on our return we were told he had to be admitted on Mon 2nd Nov despite the fact that his blood was still stable and he was to be starten on Chemo on Tue 3rd. The 1st lot of chemo mad him look dreadful I was not expecting that. However, he did look a little better the next day although he was very breathless and had tracking up his arm where the chemo had been put in. But all of that turned out to be ok. Here we are on day 4 gutted to find out that his brothers are not match for Bone Marrow, that left him feeling very upset and down in the dumps. So we will see what tomorrow brings
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Hi teri, just catching up with your news since we last spoke during the week and am really glad that things have moved on with the BMT. Hopefully you are feeling a little less anxious now as things may be back on track, is your appt soon??
I am scare to say it but Bert is feeling much better he is also looking better. I am a little concerned that his PSA is raised and his prostate is enlarged that is what is causing the pain when he is passing urine not an infection. they have given him some more antibiotics for the ? ?Prostatitis as they think it may be that that is causing the problem or it could be the Chemo I don't think they know at this stage, but I need to stay positive and think that is all that it is. I am off to spend the day with him and hoping he is still well.
How was Bert today. Hope his problem gets sorted out whatever it may be.It's good that he is feeling and looking a lot better, very pleased for you both.
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Bert is still feeling better today he looks better too, we are hoping his bloods are coming up and he can ged a little while at home although he is still on IV antibiotics but I am sure it will soon be time for them to stop as his temp has remained normal for 3 days now. He is getting a little impatient now he feels better but that's fine too
