Today Susan was able to receive her third chemo. She was taken in for her blood test at 9:40, and after some poking and siphoning from the harpy of the day (just kidding), she was escorted to the “party room.”
The nurses were happy to see her. They commented how much better she looked compared to the last two visits to the “party room.” She met a French lady named Henrietta, French accent and all, receiving her chemo. The two of them conversed. Overall, it seemed, according to Susan, a more upbeat visit than usual.
At some point, Dr. Nguyen came by and paid Susan a visit. He was more cheery than normal. Though her hemoglobin was down a little, her platelets were at 108 (pretty amazing when you consider that in the beginning of all of this the level was at 16), and her white blood cells were good, too. She still needs a blood transfusion tomorrow, but he was very pleased with her results. He said that from the very beginning he told her that he’d be straightforward with her and not sugar coat anything. But today he was “Pleasantly surprised” by her blood count. He attributes her success to her positive attitude. Susan attributes her attitude to her family and friends.
Keep it up. We know it’s working.
Ray
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Yeah!!! That is wonderful news. We will be praying for Sue as her body allows the chemo to work. Peaceful slumber on the coma couch.
Much Love,
Lisa & Donovan
YEAH!!! I am so happy I could cry! We have all been praying you could have chemo #3! 5 more to go!! Keep up your great attitude and the never say never going! YOU ARE getting stronger each day and we all can't wait to see you tomorrow!!
XOXO Kaylee ps did I say how proud I am of you? You are one amazing woman!!
Oh happy day!! So thankful you were able to receive your chemo today. I do believe your positive attitude and smile on your face is a contributing factor of what you have been able to accomplish compared to where you began this cancer journey. You are an example of what it means about your attitude determining your altitude Sue. I hope you will feel great after you get the blood tomorrow so that you can enjoy your company this weekend. Praying for you Sue, to keep getting stronger.
Pat
That is awesome Susie that you were able to get chemo #3. I hope the blood transfusion goes well today and I know you'll just keep getting stronger every day. We're all showering you with love and prayers so just let it all wash over you and keep on keeping on. As Tony Little would say - You can dooo it!
Love you kiddo.
G
YES! Killer news. Hope the transfusions go well today. Enjoy your time with the Walstads this weekend!!
Love you,
KT
Sue, That's wonderful news that your chemo went great! Enjoy yourvisit with Kaylee & Mike &children- they know when to leave Minnesota- we're going to have another snow storm!! God be with you and keep you strong. Love,Aunt Karen & Uncle Mike
OH! HAPPY DAY TO RECEIVE THE NEWS THAT YOUR BLOOD WORK WAS A!OK AND THAT YOUR 3RD CHEMO INFUSION WENT WELL. PRAYING TOO THAT YOUR B. TRANSFUSION WENT WELL YESTERDAY. YOU'RE OUR MIRACAL GAL. KEEP UP THE FAITH AND POSITIVE ATTITUDE. WE'RE ALL PRAYING FOR YOU AND PRAYING THAT THE SIDE EFFECTS ARE NIL. GUESS WHAT??? WE WERE DUMPED WITH ANOTHER SNOWFALL BUT NOT THE 20" BUT ENUFF' THAT "MY SNOWPLOW FELLOW" WAS HERE ABOUT 1/2 HR. AGO TO PLOW ME OUT. SUPER HEAVY STUFF AGAIN. I DID QUITEE A BIT OF SHOVELING IN THE BACK AND HAD TO LAY DOWN AND GET MY BODY IN GEAR AGAIN !!! lOVE, PRAYERS AND GOD'S PEACE AND HEALING, SUE. lOVE AND PRAYERS, AUNTIE HELEN
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