Stem Cell Transplant ( Sct )

[Whitneys story]

Deb an PH, sending positive healing energy for you both. You are quite a team and inspiration.

Soft hugs, Whitney

 

[Froggie]

(((((Deb))))) hang in there, praying that those sores in your digestive trac will soon go away. (((((PH))))) you are a true angel. :hug:s to both of you ... burning candles for both of you...

 

[Deleted member 6617]

The good news is Deb's counts have started to go up!!!!! Hurray...throw a party!!!!

The bad news is she is so very miserable right now. She is so exhausted she can hardly put two sentences together without it wearing her out. The effort to talk and to form coherent sentences is just too much right now. I visited her this evening for a little bit. Visiting right now is mostly sitting there while she sleeps, which is fine. Tonight she had a very bad headache and was bothered by sound and light. They were going to try and give her some Tylenol, but she has not been able to take anything by mouth and keep it down. So then they give her ativan hoping it will allow her to keep the Tylenol down. UHG...I don't know, but it sure seems like they could have given her something in her IV for the headache. But I am not a doctor, just an over protective concerned friend. I didn't get to stay very long because the weather turned nasty again and I needed to get home before it got too bad.

The thing is, all this is "normal" for a patient to experience. It is a horribly rough procedure. I have to keep reminding myself of that so I don't over react with concern and panic. She is in good hands. They have done this before many times. UHG....it just doesn't make it any easier knowing that! And it sure doesn't make it any easier on Deb going through it. I hope and pray it is worth it and it gives her many, many years before this damn cancer rears it's ugly head again.

 

[amethist]

Sending her hopes and prayers this will not last long.

She has come so far, this has to be one of the last hurdles she has to get over.

:hug:

 

[ms spock]

I am so glad to read that her counts are going up. She must be exhausted and worn out by now.

All my best to you both.

 

[Nighthawk]

((((((Deb & PH))))))

I so wish Deb could be feeling a bit better. I am happy to hear her numbers are up. Sending my ell wishes your way. May things get easier and hopefully the meds will stay down.

 

[The Albatross]

Hope she gets relief soon and is able to keep things down by mouth. (((Hugs for both of you)))

 

[Froggie]

Tell her that her candle is still burning ... your's too ((((PH))))

 

[Britt.f7]

Tonight she had a very bad headache and was bothered by sound and light

Sounds like she had something closer to a migraine, which wouldn't be surprising considering everything her body is going through.

You know it would be okay to ask why they don't give it through IV. It won't look like you were questioning their treatment, just that you were curious. Of course, it would all depend on how you put it. Judging about how you word things on here, that shouldn't be a problem for you.

I hope and pray it is worth it and it gives her many, many years before this damn cancer rears it's ugly head again.

My husband has been in remission about 8 years, despite his blood counts on the low side. Hopefully this intense treatment will make this so for her.

You are a very good friend. Sometimes sitting there is all the sick person needs to feel comforted and loved. It is relieving to wake up in the hospital seeing someone there.

I pray everything continues to look up.

 

[JustBe]

Wishing you both strength and healing. ((((PH and Deb))))

 

[Whitneys story]

Deb and PH, Sending continual healing and positive energy to you both.

So excited to hear the numbers are working! And PH you are an outstanding person. Make sure you get some healing as well.

Being a supporter is honorable but not easy. Thank you for being there for Deb and keeping us in the know. ((((((((((((PH))))))))))))

 

[Deleted member 12723]

Deb and Ph thank you so much for the updates to let us know how she is doing. PH try to take good care of you so that you do not burn out. I think it was wise to leave when the weather got bad. I am so glad Deb has you to look after her. I am so happy to hear that her counts are going up.

I am sorry she cannot keep anything down. Lots of hugs and prayers for both of you.