Deans levels have dropped even more. The oncologist wants him checked again next Tuesday. If the blood count is still dropping then, then he may have to be admitted to hospital and go on a drip (of what I dont know). If his count is low then that means his immune system is compromised and he is open to infection. At the moment he is 10 above the critical level. So fingers crossed that his levels come back up by next Tuesday.

Deans IV chemo didn't go ahead yesterday as his blood levels weren't quite high enough. He will have another blood test Monday and if it is hign enough then they will get him in later in the day.

Dean has had a couple of ordinary days this week, but isnt feeling too bad at the moment.
He had a blood test today and has more iv chemo scheduled tomorrow so will probably be a quiet weekend as he will be feeling pretty nauseous.

Deans nauseau has improved heaps this week. He was getting very itchy rashes on his legs for a couple of days this week (possible side effect from meds), but that seems to have abated now.
His Mri came back very positive. There has been a very slight reduction in the size of the tumour, which is fantastic.

This has probably been Deans worst week so far on chemo. He has not been able to go to work very much at all, and has been very quiet at home. He is constantly feeling sick and has actually been sick a few times. It is because of the chemo tabs he has to take each night. He has another week of taking them. :<

Well, a very busy week here!! Amy was having fun at Schoolies until she became ill with Pharyngitis. She wanted to be picked up Wednesday. So Dean went and got her and took her to the doctors. She is now on a course of antibiotics.

Billys school held a Semiformal dance on Wednesday night and he really enjoyed getting dressed up and had a wonderful night. He finished Yr 10 yesterday, and moves on to another school next year for Yr 11 and 12.

Dean had more Iv yesterday and is also on tablets everynight for 2 weeks. He is pretty crook this morning, and is taking it easy.

Well, Amy has been delivered to Schoolies. Dean was feeling well enough to come. We had lunch with her at Fish D'vine, which was yummy. Then we dropped her off to the Martinique Resort. The Resort Manager gave Amy his number and told her to call him at anytime if she feels unsafe. He said he would prefer to be called out to a hundred false alarms rather then not go at a time when they really did need help. As a parent I really appreciated the care he was prepared to take for the young ones staying at his Resort. Amy has signed up for a couple of snorkelling trips and a few organised parties (foam party and wear your school uniform party). So after a last hug we left to head home. Much to Amys relief I am sure. :> Dean felt really nauseous by the time we got home and had a very quiet night. He is quite chirpy today. He has to have another blood test this Thursday, then more treatment on Friday.