Set back for BREwing

[Karen]

Diane,
Cancer sucks BIG TIME. Sorry to hear about Brian's set back. I hope he has a quick turn around and no more upleasant surprizes. Hang in there.

[Kev332]

Oh Diane, I'm really sorry to hear this. I hope things get better from here. I'll be sending good thoughts your way.

[Hopeful]

Hang in there. I know it's hard to watch but he will get through this.
Patti

[Apache]

the time to work depends on the shot he got. Neupogen is fast acting (within one day the counts should go up like a rocket) but the Neulasta is a longer acting one that steadily raises the counts over time.

[Scott]

You have every right to sound off. My heart sank when I read your post's title. I hope things are turning around for Brian.

[DianeE]

Brian was admitted to the hospital today because he has been in
a lot of abdominal pain and has been vomiting a lot. Last Sunday,
while on vacation, Loretta had to take him to the ER because he was
having such bad pain. X-rays and blood work were OK, and they
advised him to get on clear liquids for a couple of days. By Wed, he
was feeling better, but went downhill during the night. He had a follow
up appointment with his oncologist and Loretta brought him to the
appointment, and his white blood count was so low, they didn't want
to take any chances and admitted him. They also want to control his
pain. He hasn't been able to eat much because of mouth sores.

His oncologist said he's never seen anyone this sick from chemo and
thinks they may have overdosed him! He is talking about doing the
second round in patient, which I hope he does.

I am so upset about this. It seems like every bad thing that could
happen has! When his testicle was removed, we were told 70%
of the patients are cured by removing the testicle. Then we found
out there was lymphatic invasion, and were told 70% of the
patients who have RPLND cured, but once again, the odds beat Brian!

Now his first week of chemo has landed him in the hospital after I thought
it was going so well. I don't understand how his white blood count is
so low as he had the $4800 shot Sunday morning! Does anyone
know long it takes to kick in?

I guess I should be thankful that he didn't get a full blown infection of
some kind and that he had the follow up appointment today. God knows
what would have happened to him!

Thanks for letting me sound off. Don, you are so right-CANCER SUCKS!!

Diane