Jim saw his doctor yesterday and his blood draw showed that his counts were all within the normal range except for his hemoglobin which is still low. It was decided to admit him for his third and final round of chemotherapy in the Consolidation Phase even though his hemoglobin is low. Jim will be admitted tomorrow morning, on the 21st, with a plan to discharge him the following Monday, the 26th. The doctor assured him that hemoglobin is the easiest to replace with transfusions, and they could begin transfusions while he was still an inpatient if that was necessary. We are glad to finally get on with this step of the process, but Jim is understandably as little down as he knows what he is in for. He's not looking forward to not feeling well over the next few weeks.
After this round of chemo and once his blood counts return to normal, Jim will undergo another bone marrow biopsy. It is our understanding that if this test result shows normal blood cells and no leukemia, Jim will be declared in remission.
Please pray for Jim again this week as he undergoes this round of chemo. Pray that the side effects would be minimal and that Jim would be as comfortable as possible this week. Thank you to all who have followed us on this journey. We so appreciate all your love and support.
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We have no doubt, Jim, that you'll take this last round of chemo in stride . . . like you have through this entire ordeal. Your determination to overcome and your patience are to be admired. Our thoughts will be with you as you go through this next step.
Love, Tom & Jan
You're between third and home Jim.
We'll pray for your endurance for this last round of chemo, that the side effects will be minimal. And for your family, as you are away for another week.
Love, Sally for all
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