Day 281 – Friday 15 October
Emily is at home now after a tiring week in hospital receiving a treatment that produces a mass number of white blood cells. The side effects were supposed to be severe flu like symptoms but fortunately Emily coped well. Her appetite decreased dramatically though and another gastric tube had to be put in today. She is NOT happy and thinks that everyone will stare at her again.”Cancer has really changed my life” Emily said in a sad tone. Broke my heart.
Emily will go back to hospital Sunday evening for blood tests and a possible blood transfusion, then commence round two of the antibody therapy early Monday morning. They are commencing the pain relief regime even before the infusion starts to help with the horrific pain she experiences when the antibody attaches to normal nerve cells. Angry Emily will come to the forefront next week and then when the treatment is finished she will return to her usual polite unassuming demeanor. Almost like a flick of a switch. She is totally allowed to be angry!
13 weeks of treatment to go… roll on 2011! Thanks again for everyone’s support.
Kath
KATHY
October 19, 2010 @ 4:22 pm
Dear Emily…….We know how hard this is for you, but if you could just remember that each time is ONE LESS treatment you have to have.
None of us notice that tube Emily really we promise not to look!!!!
You just have to get all the right “goodies” into that tum of yours.
Rainbow HUGS for next week, may all these “nasties” be behind you soon, and hey not far to Xmas, if I recall Grandma got a huge kitchen for you all to be together for Xmas this year. That will be exciting.
Your baby brothers first Xmas too!!!
Love to Mum Dad and your family.
Be strong Emily XXXXXXX
Sharlene and Neil
October 17, 2010 @ 8:10 am
Hey guys, all the best for the week ahead. You are all doing an amazing job, especially you Em!
Lots of huggles xx