Yesterday when we had Jack's regular Monday blood test they discovered that everything was perfect except that his platelets were low. Platelets are what cause the blood to clot. This is caused by the chemotherapy drugs. Today we had another blood test and they are still low so the doctor has discontinued Jacks chemo drugs, telling us that Jack has had plenty enough at this point. We will test again tomorrow and if the platelets are still low, he will suspend the radiation treatments until the counts start back up. We are optimistic that everything will be good to go and radiation will continue. If by chance the count is still low we will continue to have daily blood testing, but it will take place in Kitsap County so we don't have to take the ferry only for a blood test. As soon at the platelet count is back up we would continue the radiation treatments. There are only 5 left.
Meanwhile Jack is relieved that the chemo has ended. Hopefully now he will start to feel a little more energy reviving, and I will stop worrying about waking him up at 9:30 PM to take the drugs.
We are both feeling better already.
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