Patrick started his immune suppressant therapy today. It's a combination of drugs called Tacrolimus and Sirolimus that will help prevent graft vs host disease when he receives his transplant.
His doctors are monitoring his white blood cell count, blood platelets and hemoglobin levels. These values will be dramatically decreasing over the next 72 hours in preparation for his transplant on Wednesday.
Patrick is doing well. He says he's, "Hangin' in there!" He surprised his nurses today by walking out to the lobby and soaking up a little sun by the windows. After his chemo, they didn't expect him to be getting out of bed at all! My Hero!
Atta boy Patrick!
ReplyDeleteDearest Patrick and Isaac,
You have been and continue to be in our thoughts. Although it goes without saying, we'll say it anyway -- most importantly, you've also been in our prayers.
Sending you much love,
Darcine and Howie