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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Glad things are looking up with Bert hopefully he should be home soon. my dad is at home for now has an outpatient appointment on thursday for a review. He has one more cycle left but of course his dreading it, think he feels that because his in remission he doesnt really need the last one. keep us updated on Berts progress. x
This cycle of Bert's treatment dare I say it has by far been the easiest. It feels as thought it has been the longest I think because he has not been as unwell as he had in previous cycles. The Picc line has made such a difference to him also, we ar almost at the end now just waiting for his bloods to recover enough for him to come home. I think that will be quite scary as though our lifeline has been cut off but we will jusst ahve to cope with anything that may come up
At last the end of the chemo for you, its been a long journey but finally got to the end of it, I hope Bert gets well and fit again soon. It all takes time but he will soon be his old self again. I dont know if Bert lost much weight but my dad has lost loads and seems to have aged drastically, his hair is starting to come back as his consolidation drug doesnt make your hair fall out so thats one thing his pleased about. It will seem very strange i guess having spent so much time at the hospital now Bert is home. dad only has one more course left i just want him to get it over and done with now. Well done to you both, you have both done incredibly well through all this. Shelley. x
Have been thinking bout you & Bert lately and wondering how things were going. Great news that he is now home and finished the chemo. Will keep my fingers crossed for you and your family and hope that Bert is soon fighting fit again xx
