round two begins

As many of you know Gennie had a problem with low while cell counts when her second series of Vidaza shots was to begin. She had to put off the start of series two and take five days of Neupogen shots. Today she went in for her CBC and her white count was normal for the first time in recent memory. Therefore they started series two. That was three hours ago. We are keeping our fingers crossed but so far no problem. The first series it was about three hours in when the problems started. We are hoping because they treated her for nausea this time first she will not have the same problems.

Overall Gennie is doing well. She had a full four weeks of difficulty but managed to get through it OK. She is much stronger than me. The port problems seem to be over. We are going back this Thursday, one more time, for the surgeon to look at it and declare it fit to use. The last few days Gennie has started going into her exercise room and worked out for about 45 minutes. I can't tell you how happy this makes her.

This past week has been a difficult for both of us. On Saturday my father passed away. He had been ill for some time and as much as the loss hurts it is a relief not to worry about him now. He had a wonderful life and  all in the Craig family will miss him just as we miss Mom. I was so lucky to have such loving and caring parents.

Thanks to all of you who have continued to support Gennie and me. It means so much to both of us to have you on our side. That's it for now I will keep you posted on her progress.