Visit to hospital today for Deb to have blood tests and review effects of chemotherapy.
This time, Deb's fourth cycle of PCV, I think the side effects have been slightly worse. Deb has had a bit more sickness, headaches and general flu-like symptoms. Psychologically she has also been affected. She has not been able to lift herself as well as for previous cycles and has been depressed.
Unusually for the Cancer Centre, this was a quick visit. There did not seem to be as many people around and Deb did not have to wait for the blood test and as soon as she got the results we were called into see the doctor. The results of the blood test were very good. In particular the platelet count was 137 (almost within the normal range).
We saw the SHO, Dr Meade. She was pleased with Deb's progress and we agreed:
1) To return in 3 weeks time (5 April) for more blood tests and if these are OK Deb will start her fifth cycle of PCV.
2) As Deb's platelet levels have recovered so well we will stay at the current reduced chemotherapy dose (ie lumoustine reduced by 25%, procarbazine reduced by 20%).
3) Next brain scan will be arranged for end of April/beginning of May.
Monday, 14 March 2011
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