Reb has lost another dear friend from chemo. His Hickman Catheter is now gone. Two weeks after the testing for the mysterious infection, the doctors office called and said that they were able to grow bacteria from his blood, and the catheter was the most likely candidate. Now we are trying to figure out how long they have known the catheter was causing the infection, and why they didn't tell us earlier.
When Reb went to an appointment this week, his temperature spiked to 105*. They gave him Tylenol, and the nurse took it again, 103*. They decided to take out the catheter, and now he will either do chemo through an IV, or they will give him a pic line.
He will not have treatment the week of Christmas, which is good and bad. We want him done ASAP, but hopefully he will feel better while celebrating Christmas.
Reb looks forward to seeing everyone at various Christmas parties, and showing off his Mr. Clean do, and various battle scars. We all hope he feels well enough to visit with everyone.
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Wow, nothing like being a pin cushion. So sorry you are having so many troubles with your chemo this time around. We hope you enjoy your holidays, and the new year bring you good health and prosperity. How about that, oh and no more new holes.
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