Since Chris' counts were pretty low Monday he's had daily blood draws in addition to the GM shots to boost his white blood cell levels. They aren't as high as they need to be so Monday morning instead of checking in at the hospital for the start of round 4 we'll first have to go to the cancer center so they can draw his levels. If they are high enough he'll go across the street to the hospital and start round 4. If not then he'll keep getting the shots until his levels are high enough to start the next round.
Since we haven't had to deal with this situation yet I don't know exactly how things will work if his round is postponed; we'll have to wait and see.
As they have been telling us "take it a day at a time".
When his 8 cycles of chemo are complete he will also have radiation on his chest. That will probably start sometime in January. It will last 3-6 weeks, length to be determined as it gets closer. After radiation is complete he will start maintenance chemo which will last 2-3 years. It is my understanding that maintenance chemo is outpatient and he can resume "normal" activities.
Oh and good news, we got confirmation from his Dr earlier in the week that he is officially done with spinal tap chemo!
Our Magnus Magnet Magpie boy is heading back to Texas with grandma in a few days. It's been a pleasure beyond description to see his happy face during this time and we'll miss him more than words can say when he goes back. He's in great hands and has learned so much with Grandma!
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