Since my last blog Jon has been in the hospital. At one point his fever spiked to 106. After much hydration, antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, x-rays, ultrasounds, etc. it is finally the consensus that this, indeed, is an allergic reaction to Tarceva. Starting today they will give him high doses of steroids to reduce the inflammation in his lungs. He should be breathing on his own and out of the hospital by Monday. We have stopped the Tarceva and am planning on delaying the second round of intravenous chemo for a week or two.
On a positive note, we have had excellent care from the doctors at Auburn General Hospital. He has an internist, pulmonary specialist, and oncologist. The nursing staff has a wide variety of quality but there is always a Nichols close by to keep their eye on things. Elizabeth and Staci both came home to be with Jon and, of course, the entire Nichols clan has been to visit. Maelie (our granddaughter) even made a special appearance this morning.
Today is Jon's birthday and we are planning a party in his hospital room at 4pm with his favorite Baskin Robbins ice cream cake. What a way to celebrate your 52nd birthday!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAD!!!! I LOVE YOU & WILL SEE YOU IN A FEW DAYS WITH SOME OF MY FAMOUS HOME-MADE SOUP (WITH YOUR FAVORITE: HOME GROWN ANTI-CARCINOGENIC ROSEMARY!)
Happy Birhtday Jon!!! Wishing you a speedy exit from the hospital and many more years with your lovely Lorri.
Love and prayers, Maggie
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