No chemotherapy this week. Fred had blood work this morning at Mayo Clinic and his hemoglobin is down to 8.1. Dr. Solberg feels that having chemo will only deplete his hemoglobin more and then he would definitely need a blood transfusion. Fred received an Aranesp injection which works by helping the bone marrow in his body produce red blood cells and also regain energy lost to chemotherapy related anemia.
Three more extensive blood tests were done this afternoon and one of those will be sent to Rochester, MN, so we will wait for those results.
Blood work is scheduled for Thursday and Tuesday next week to make sure his hemoglobin is going up in the right direction or if he will need a blood transfusion.
His alkalines were normal today, so the doctor is not concerned about that at this point.
His bilirubin was up a little and will be watched.
So as of right now his chemotherapy (cycle 3) will be put off for two weeks.
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Fred- Hang in there. This is one of those times that things can't be done on YOUR schedule. Your body knows what it can handle and it sounds like your doctors do too. Keep your eye on the prize and you will get there. We all know it. Keep busy, but get rest. You are in all of our thoughts at CVS Caremark.
DF
Stay positive! Seems hard now, but everyday is one step closer to getting through all this. You're on your way!! Thinking about you. Jolene
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