Yesterday we went back to see the Consultant before the second Chemo cycle starts. The results of the blood test were as follows:
Hemoglobin 12.6
Whites 11.5
Platelets 308
Neutrophils 8.5
Apparently Mum's blood is healthier than mine!
One of the side effects of Mum's particular Chemotherapy is numbness and she has experienced some on the tips on her fingers. This is caused by Vincristine. As a result of that, the next cycle will be a different mix but again a side effect will be bone marrow suppression. It is like a game of Kerplunk!
Mum has now got a new batch of drugs to take:
Prednisolone - steroids (Start am Thurs 11th August)
14 tablets five days
Fluconazole - to prevent thrush (Start am Thurs 11th August)
1 tablet fourteen days
Ondansetron - anti sickness (Start pm Weds 10th August)
1 tablet twice a day for five days
Omeprazole - to reduce stomach acid and diarrhoea (Start am Thurs 11th August)
1 tablet 7 days
Ciprofloxacin - antibiotics (Start am Mon 15th August)
1 tablet 14 days
We have decided to let the Consultant go on holiday for a few days as he has been such a good chap. So the next appointment with him is Friday 19th August 2011 10am. But the next Chemo is Thursday 11th August 2011.
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