Chemo Round 2 Delayed

Carrie returned to Birmingham Monday for the week to complete her second round of chemo. Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday (today) went really well. These days had the easier of the 3 chemo drugs she is on, so luckily, she didn't have any bad side effects from the medicines. She's been a little tired, but not nauseous and other than the fatigue, she has felt pretty good. She had blood work done today, and after she received her treatment, she met with her oncologist and found out that her white blood count is slightly lower than what the doctor wants. The count wasn't in the critically low or worrisome area, but low enough to concern her doctor. As a result, Carrie's treatments that were originally scheduled for tomorrow and friday have been post-poned until next monday and tuesday. Her doctor says Carrie could probably handle the treatments, but hates to take that chance since the meds for the last 2 days of treatments are the ones that hit the body harder and are more likely to lower her counts even more. So Carrie will return home tomorrow and stay the weekend and return to Birmingham Monday for the last 2 treatments. She'll have lab work done again Monday to check her counts again, but her oncologist said if need be, she can reduce the dosage to make sure she gets the treatment.