Just a quick update to let you know that Allison began chemotherapy on July 29. It was a very long day, starting with surgery to put in the port through which her chemo will be administered, and ending with her first dose of chemotherapy. She said it was very surreal to see everyone don their Hazmat suits and gloves to administer the drugs. The only upside to this is that she got to spend 12 hours in airconditioning at Evergreen Hospital on Wednesday, instead of at home in our record-setting heat! She went back yesterday to have her white blood count checked, and will be back for treatment #2 on Wednesday, August 5.
Right now, she still doesn't know how she will react to chemotherapy. In most patients, days 3 and 4 are the roughest, so by Monday she will likely have a good idea on how she will fare. Right now, she seems mostly to be tired, from the long day and the treatment as well as the hot weather. She is taking it easy and has her mom here to help her until tomorrow.
Because the chemotherapy affects her white blood count and her immune system, she will be laying pretty low, and it is even more important that she not be exposed to anyone who is ill. Thank goodness germs don't travel via the phone, email, or regular mail.
Thank you to all who have offered to bring meals or help in other ways. One of the blessings of a trial like this is to feel the love of friends and family through their service.
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