Yesterday Valerie recieved a call from Patti, Dr. Reeder's nurse, that she needed to have a lumbar puncture today. It was very short notice but we were expecting something because they added another regimen to her treatment recently. Because of Valerie's brain tumor, Dr. Reeder added more chemo to her treatment that was going to go directly in her spinal fluid. I know, it sounds crazy but that is what she is doing today.
The day at Mayo Phoenix started today at 11 AM with Valerie getting her blood drawn for testing. Her white blood count came back so low that Patti called her to tell her that she may need a blood transfusion. Val was secretly hoping that Patti was calling to tell her that her blood came back so low that chemo would be delayed. Not to be, and this is not what we wanted to hear as we felt like our day here was long enough but that is just us being selfish. We are grateful that she is getting such top notch care.
So now, as I type this Valerie is by herself, which sucks because I hate leaving her in these situations, literally getting stabbed in the back.
I'll post an update tonight and some photos will follow as well. Thanks for all the donations! We are having an amazing campaign and you guys are making it so that I can focus on my family during this crazy time.
The day at Mayo Phoenix started today at 11 AM with Valerie getting her blood drawn for testing. Her white blood count came back so low that Patti called her to tell her that she may need a blood transfusion. Val was secretly hoping that Patti was calling to tell her that her blood came back so low that chemo would be delayed. Not to be, and this is not what we wanted to hear as we felt like our day here was long enough but that is just us being selfish. We are grateful that she is getting such top notch care.
So now, as I type this Valerie is by herself, which sucks because I hate leaving her in these situations, literally getting stabbed in the back.
I'll post an update tonight and some photos will follow as well. Thanks for all the donations! We are having an amazing campaign and you guys are making it so that I can focus on my family during this crazy time.
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