Wednesday, February 25, 2009

The chemo Dr just called and canceled Robert's radiation treatment because he has infection of some kind. We have an appt at 1:30 to see if they will admit him into the hospital or just do IV's as out patience. Keep us in your prayers. I'll update this as soon as I know something.Roxie
February 24, 2009 12:32 PM

No chemo or radiation until they find the reason for the infection.We will do blood work and IV antibiotic today and CT scan tomorrow morning to see if they can find out what is going on.Will update it tomorrow after we know more. Love, Roxie

6 comments:

Jill Berning said...

Nana & Papa-- Our thoughts and prayers are with you! Take care we love you! Rod, Jill, Shaelee & Chandler

Sandy said...

Robert, sure hope they find out what is causing the infection and get it under control. Our prayers are with you and you just hang in there. We love you.Bill said to tell you hi and that you are in his prayers everyday. Love Sandy and Bill

cberning said...

Robert & Roxie, keeping you both in my prayers. Hang in there, hope this is just a small set-back and things will be moving along again real soon. Rest up and enjoy the good company of your new friends. Hugs to you and take care. Carol

The Mountain Easy Riders said...

Sorry to hear about the infection but you are in the best of hands at Mayo. ML and I continue to pray for you both everyday. We love you and will keep an eye on the blog for news.
Love and Many Prayers,
Relda and ML

Heather Price said...

Robert & Roxie, Just to let you know we continue to pray for you all every day. Hope you get well soon Robert!! It has been really nice here the last two days. As always, Love & Prayers
John & Teresa
Matt, Heather, & Brandon

Roxie said...

Today has been a long day at the hospital. We started at 7 this morn and didn't get back to the Lodge until about 5.
We did CT scan, Radiation, Radiation Dr appt and then infusion of meds for the infection.
I did take a quick hour nap while he was taking his meds and when I went back, he was itching and bright red. I called the nurse in and he was alergic to Vanco. They called it the Red Syndrom. They gave him benedryl and kept him for another hour to make sure he was OK before turning us loose. They had him on two diffferent kinds of antibiotics. We were suppose to go back tonight at 9:00 p.m. for another round but after the reaction, they canceled it. Thank Goodness! He is worn out and up in the room sleeping. I took supper up to the room even though that is discouraged.
We start back at it again in the morn with infusion @ 7:30. They said to plan on 3 hours to have it drip in. Long day again. Not sure where or what the infection
is yet but they want to get a good start on it. Hopefully tomorrow we can talk to some Dr to find out results of the CT scan.
Didn't make it to Ash Wednesday today, I guess the Good Lord knew we did our duty at the hospital.
We did obey though and fast and eat salmon patties.
Our friend Kathy went home today and we all had to cry. She was such a great friend. She left us some neat books to read. Wishing her the best on her breast cancer journey! She is so young and full of energy! She has a lot to live for and lots to do yet. She is a great touring partner. We have great memories of all that we did while she was here.
Will keep you posted. Love, Roxie