Tom's platelets are too low to proceed with chemo on Friday, but yet not down so low that the Dr. feels he needs a platelet transfusion. So Dr. H has given Tom the weekend off to rest up. Chemo #5 will be deferred until Monday, August 24th.
His neutrophils and white counts have rebounded. Healthy visitors are welcome and public outings are allowed. Barring something unforeseen, Tom gets a few days away from both the clinic and the hospital.
Grandma Donaldson wasn't herself yesterday, and so I took her to the doctor. We learned that her blood pressure was quite elevated. She may have had a mini-stroke, she's having trouble finding the right words for some things, but physically she is very strong. The doctor prescribed a blood pressure pill - up till now she's only been taking a preventative dose of Aspirin each day to ward off another stroke. The nursing home will monitor her blood pressure very closely to ensure that it's coming back down to normal values. She doesn't seem to be in any immediate danger, so please don't be alarmed. But if you could add her health and well being to your prayers, we'd be grateful.
We saw both George and Auntie Sharon at the hospital on Monday - or I should say I did - because Tom was laying down resting in the clinic while waiting for his blood cross-match. They are both doing well, and look good! But then... their looks never were the problem, right?
That's all the news I have for now - we're all doing well and staying busy. Thanks again for your support!
Sincerely,
Thomas' Mom
