Sam was discharged on last Friday evening, went back to the hospital on Sat afternoon for the GCSF (Granulocyte colony stimulating factor - needed to stimulate the bone marrow to make more white blood cells) injection. We are now back home recuperating and nursing the body to prepare for the 3rd round of chemo treatment, scheduled for 16th Aug 2011.
Every Thursday, Sam will be needed to visit the oncologist and also have his blood check to determine the condition of his blood count, particularly on the WBC which determines his level of immunity.
2 key dates to look out for prior to the 3rd treatment. (1) 12th Aug, go back to hospital for CT scan. There were 2 small nodules found on his lungs during the initial diagnosis, so this scan is to check if the nodules are still there after 2 rounds of treatment. (2) 13th Aug, go back for MRI on the leg to check on the condition of the tumor. Physically, the tumor seemed to have shrunk, as the swell and hardness are gone. The MRI will confirm the condition and also help the surgeon to determine the next course of action. results of the CT scan and MRI will be made known to us on the 16th Aug.
Prayers needed:
1) Sam's appetite for food and drink to return, that his health will be nursed back to strength.
2) his WBC level will improve, especially after the GCSF injection, thus improving his immunity against external virus and bacteria.
3) positive results from both the CT scan and the MRI
4) Sam's spiritual walk with the Lord to be strengthened.
5) unity at home, and amongst the caregivers
3 comments:
To Weng Yew and Claire,
I believe God will heal the boy.
You guys just hang in there.
Darren
Will continue to pray for Samuel.
Have been praying even though I am overseas... Thanks for this Blog with much information that I can continue to pray more specifically.
Lift up your heads ... fix our eyes on God who is the healer, who is the Maker of heaven and earth, who is the alpha and omega.
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