A New Complication

Randy has had a rough few days. A week ago today was his first chemotherapy treatment. It went downhill from there. He is the king of side effects. If there is a side effect, you can bet he will have it. He has not had much of an appetite for some time. That began with the Tarceva. So, he has lost a considerable amount of weight. Another side effect is diarrhea. He had been battling that for the last several days. On Tuesday, he had blood work and nearly passed out at the clinic. The oncology nurses gave him two bags of fluids and he seemed to feel better. After we were home a couple of hours, he was beginning to feel worse. I took his temp and it was 100.6. Not a good sign.

I called the doctor and he wanted him immediately admitted to Deaconess. And that is where he remains.

He has been receiving IV fluids and antibiotics. His blood pressure drops when he is on his feet, so he has been confined to bed. Today he was allowed to sit on the side of the bed and dangle his feet. He has been pretty wiped out and has been sleeping most of the time. He seems to be more responsive this evening and his temp is normal. Maybe we have rounded the bend. Hope so.

Not the news we were hoping for, but we have had several bumps in this road we are traveling. Thanks to everyone who has been calling to check in. A special thank you to our bible study. Your concern and prayers are so very important to us. Thank you, Pastor Karen, as always for being our strength just when we need it. God most certainly does provide for our every need.

I'll keep you posted on the progress. Continue to pray for us. Indeed, we are in the palm of His hand.

God Bless,

Randy & Sue