Dramatic drop

Every time Em goes in for chemo, they test her blood and check her white and red blood cell counts. For the first time, her numbers were dramatically lower for both her white and red blood cells. The doctors advised her that she is dangerously susceptible to any illness or infection right now. She is supposed to stay away from public places and anyone who might be sick AND she cannot risk getting any sort of injury, even a hangnail! Her body may not be able to fight off anything right now. There is a shot that can be given to a chemo patient at this point that could boost her immunity, but according to her insurance, she is not sick enough to receive coverage of the cost. Had her blood counts been one point lower, she would qualify. Alas, she must hide away from the world for the next couple of weeks until they can check her blood again and qualify her for the shot!

Em completed her seventh treatment on Friday. One week of feeling bad, a week of feeling good (hopefully), and one more treatment before this chapter closes and the healing and rebuilding can begin. Keep your chin up, Em. We can finally see the finish line!