Wednesday, November 5, 2014

First Portacath Use

My blood levels slipped to 7 this week (tested on Tues.) My hem/oncologist had the hospital transfuse 2 bags of good old O positive blood today.

This gave me the first opportunity use of my portacath. It went fine, and now I'm taking a nap.

Eventually, I'll know most of the nursing staff at this rate.

it's certainly better to know about this ahead of time than before I have to rush into the ER.

I'm getting blood checked each week, and until we see reduction in tumors (hopefully from the current cancer treatment/Keytruda.) I'll likely need some transfusions on a continuing basis, but this seems better than having my stomach removed ...

On the upside, I had a nice room.

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