This is a photo of Steve "plugged in" at the hospital receiving a chemo treatment. They connect a line to his "port" that is implanted in his chest and he sits there for about an hour while the medicine goes through his veins. They also give him a strong anti-nausea medicine that really helps Steve not have some of the usual side affects of this treatment.
Steve's blood count was very good this week; his white blood cells were up a little from last week, his hematicrit was up a little, and his plateletts were up from 24 when he went into the hospital in NY to 82 now.
Steve feels a little more tired when he does things, and his body is retaining water a little, but we are so thankful for all this technology that is helping his body get over this disease. Even more we are thankful for all of your faith and prayers in his behalf that are helping his body react well to the treatments.
Steve is always so positive through all this. Look at that smile. What a stud.
ReplyDeleteWay to go Steve! We're pulling for you every single day! Thanks for being so courageous!
ReplyDeletethat's nice of them to do the anti nausea meds too. I can't imagine how hard that must be. what a trooper
ReplyDeleteChris and I pray for you every day, Steve! Glad to know you're progressing!
ReplyDeleteThat chair looks very familiar, we just sat in it a few days ago. So glad those numbers are up. Sounds like everything is going good so far. Yay!!
ReplyDeleteWe love you Steve and you're in our prayers every day! Just keep smilin'
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