Dad is almost done with the chemo, but it has taken a toll. Thus far side affects include:
Head to toe skin rash
Severe bloating - he is carrying about 20 lbs of extra water
Blood clot in his right arm
Exhaustion - he hasn't been out of bed for several days
Constant temperature
Headache
Nausea
He is hanging in there, but it has been rough. Once the chemo is done we wait for him to recover, and wait to see if it worked. Stay tuned.
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The rash is painful, especially on the palms of his hands.
He is not only exhausted, but very very weak and shaky.
The blood clot necessitated moving the "pick line" to the other arm to adminster the plethora of drugs he is getting.
"He is such an undemanding patient," as one of the nurses told Laura and I tonight. She could tell he was a very independent person, and that it is very hard for him to ask for help to do anything. She didn't think he had slept in 72hours.
It breaks our hearts to watch him suffer so!
Kathleen & Carrie,
Thanks for keeping us posted. Our hearts go out to your entire family. We are praying for all of you. It doesn't seem right that someone as kind and good as Gordon should have to suffer so.
Love, Arlene & Don
So sorry to hear this latest news. Chemo is brutal and really takes a toll. We feel so helpless and can only continue to keep you all in our prayers.
Jean and Peter
Oh dears, you are in our prayers. I am sorry that you are all enduring so much. A psychologist shared a story about how there is usually lamb's ear growing near poison ivy...there will be a healing balm to soothe the pain and suffering.
I'm so sorry. I hope he will start to feel better soon. We will pray for him and hope he will be comforted. What a hard time for all of you. Let's count on better days ahead.
Amy Barker
Our hearts go out to you and all of your family. We are so sorry you are having to go through all of this. You are in our thoughts and prayers!
Love you!
Claron and Jolene
We're so sorry this is so brutal and we will continue to hold you all in our prayers. Hugs to you all.
Lucy and Bruce
We are still thinking of you and praying for you. Love, Jacquie Waldrip
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