Today Fez again accompanied me to school. He was scheduled to return to have his blood drawn to see how is body dealt with the chemotherapy drugs. Chemotherapy drugs are intended to kill rapidly dividing cells. This is beneficial, in that most cancers fit the rapidly dividing cell concept; however, other cells, such as nascent blood cells (in the bone marrow) also fit the rapidly dividing cell concept. Consequently, the chemotherapy medication can affect his ability to make blood cells, which are essential for survival.
Fez's body has taken the chemotherapy well! It appears that his blood cells are all within acceptable limits!! What does this mean? Well it means that he is still able to fight infections, should he encounter them. It also means that he will likely be able to receive his next dose of chemotherapy on schedule as planned - a good thing! His next treatment is scheduled for Monday August 10th, 2009.
Fez was feeling a little under the weather this weekend - started vomiting again. We have re-started the anti-nausea medications and the vomiting has stopped so far. This vomiting could be related to his chemotherapy medication, as it can cause problems up to a week out or it could be related to the mass in his stomach. Either way - he is much happier now that the vomiting has stopped. I am so thankful for anti-nausea medications!
Here is a picture of Fez. It is from this weekend when he was a little under the weather. He had found a nice comfy spot on the papasan chair to take a nap. Note - He still has his whiskers!!!
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