Blood Counts Low

Joe got a call from the Dr yesterday that his blood counts are down. He went in yesterday and today to get shots to increase white blood counts and will also get a red blood shot on Thursday or Friday. This is common with the chemo but means he is at a higher risk for catching any viruses or sickness until the counts come back up. He has been much more tired with this round than the last. He came over for dinner tonight (takeout from Bennigans - yes it was Mark's turn to cook). He ate a little, but not too much. He continues to get his TPN feedings every night. He has not felt nauseous this time around as has in the past. He hasn't had to take any of the new nausea medicine he receive yet. But, had felt much more tired and weak. They did not change the regiment this time, so we are not sure why he is reacting differently this time. It's hard for us to know much right now until we can see some test results. I think both Joe and Audry will be pushing to get tests ran soon rather than wait 3-4 weeks as the Dr had planned.