December 31st update

Nancy met with the eye Doctor this am.  He believes there is no new cancer in the front of her eye.  The irritation is caused by radiation and chemo.  He did prescribe drops and some steroid gel for the night....but was not optimistic this would help much.  Also, we are starting home IV's today.  Happy New Year, we wish you all a wonderful and healthy 2014!

December 30th update

Nancy had her Doctor's appointment today.  Her numbers were basically ok so they gave her an 80% dosage of Kadcyla.  She also had Zomeda.  They are changing to IV antibiotics daily given at home starting tomorrow.  Also, Nancy's eye is not doing well.  They had an MRI of her eye tonight.  Tomorrow we see an eye specialist.  The back of the eye appears ok but the front of the eye is not right.
Hopefully tomorrow we learn more about this and get a game plan to improve. 

Nancy is having a great visit with her sister Sharon........Happy New Year!  Also, Nancy has a birthday on Thursday........no way will I say how many years!

December 28th update

Nancy came home yesterday afternoon.  She will get a portable oxygen setup today.  The fever never came back but the oxygen levels were not always in range.  Our next appointment is Monday at 1:00.  We are hoping for a restful weekend; Nancy's sister Sharon arrives tonight for a visit.  Thank you, BC

December 27th update

Nancy's first night in the hospital was restless and her fever was 102.5.  We met with Dr Anthony Thursday morning and here was the update:  Nancy is on 2 new antibiotics (Levaquin and Cefepine), then added (Deflucan) to attack any possible fungal blood issues.  The sepsis results will be back later today (Friday).  Best case, Nancy will come home tonight. 

Nancy will get better from the pneumonia if the 2 new antibiotics work.  The other meds are for possible blood infection issues. The fever must stay normal and her oxygen levels must be over 90% without her getting additional oxygen. Those are the 2 main targets.   The goal is to get her home and back on chemo treatment next Monday.  We hope you had a blessed Christmas.......Happy New Year!

December 25th Second Update

The first update was done at 10:18am.  Nancy got up at 10:30......and was not doing well.  Her blood pressure was low, had a 102 temperature, and was very weak.  We headed for Holy Family hospital around noon.  By 7:00pm, she had XRays and other tests and was checked in for overnight.  The antibiotic may not be doing what it is supposed to, or she could have a blood infection so they did blood cultures looking for sepsis.  I have not been briefed on sepsis so I know very little about it  On a positive note, .  Nancy had Christmas dinner made by our friend Patsy at the hospital.   We see the doctors again tomorrow around 7:00am......  Hope to have more news tomorrow.......again, Merry Christmas!

December 25th update

Merry Christmas!  Nancy did not have any treatments yesterday.  Her platelets were too low for the Kadcyla.  All was delayed until Monday.  She will hopefully have a restful and healing Christmas and resume treatments next week.  Enjoy this wonderful day!

December 23rd update

Nancy had a low key weekend....developed a cough and had a low grade fever Saturday.  This morning she was very weak.  She was scheduled to have PT at noon........and Melissa showed up, took her vitals and call Dr Anthony.  Her rested heart rate was over 135 and oxygen was less than 85%.  We were sent to the Doctor.  Nancy had labs, then EKG and a scan of her lungs.  She has pneumonia.  She had over 2 hours of IV's and got to come home tonight.  We have another appointment tomorrow at 11:30.  She is scheduled to have her second dose of Kadcyla tomorrow....we shall see.  We wish you all Merry Christmas.........and thanks for all your support.