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Keith Kritselis - Creative, Adaptive, Problem Solver

Another week and the 2nd round of chemo...

6/17/2018

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Another busy week with doctor visits every day. In general, all of her test number were improving, but the struggle continues with the her eating and drinking. The low calorie intake and not getting enough fluids is taking it's toll.   

Mom was cleared for a second round of chemo, but we decided to go with a lower dose.  It's definitely hitting her harder this time.

From where we are at today, I don't think a 3rd round would be good unless/until she starts eating better to build herself up more.

We started on a 2nd appetite stimulant this week, but we're not seeing any positive results yet.

We are scheduled for an out patient procedure tomorrow to exchange the drain tube in her kidney, but they may cancel it or keep her based on her condition.

I will try and get get an update out again by tuesday or wednesday.
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Too long since the last update...

6/10/2018

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Sorry, I have been meaning to make an update for days...

We have had another round of fluids pumped into her and a host of Doctor appointments (Oncologists, Chemo, Palliative Care, Physical Therapist) since the last post and another visit from family.  Our dance card is pretty full these days.

Mom has had some good days and bad days, but no drastic changes either way.

We are scheduled to do another round of chemo this week, but there is concern from her doc that she isn't strong enough to do the full chemo program... so that would mean either lowering the dosage, or stopping until she is strong enough.

We continue to struggle with the lack of appetite and not drinking enough.  With every weigh-in, she is losing weight and slowly getting weaker.  It's not what the doctors want to see when starting a chemo program.

I will post again Thursday or Friday with an update about chemo status and the plan going forward.

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