Emily had her final dose of her March Prednisone flash last night. Today she is recovering from it. She has a hard time coming off the high dose usually the after she finishes. This month she handled the monthly Prednisone better than the past couple months having fewer food cravings and mood swings. Today her cheeks are red and she seems depressed but I am confident she will start to feel better tomorrow.
This weekend Emily went to a birthday party on Saturday and had a great time. Today she and I went to see Race from Witch Mountain, we both liked it.
On Wednesday she will be having her weekly labs and we hope to remain at %75 chemo dose if her ANC is high enough. Her protocol doesn't allow her to return to %100 dosage until she can maintain ANC levels for two straight weeks, if for some reason she drops this week its possible we could reduce dosage. The protocol for increasing and decreasing dosage is, 0-500 ANC = holding medication, 500 - 750ANC = %50 dosage, 750-1000= %75 dosage, 1000+ ANC = %100 percent dosage.
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Dear Emily,
It was wonderful to see you today at recess! It's always a treat to see you!
Love,
Mrs. Smith :)
Dear Emily -
That prednisone is tough. It's a good thing you look good with rosy cheeks! I love you, sweetie.
Love, Grannie
Emily,
I hope every thing goes well for you when you have your labs done...everyone who knows you is so very proud of you and one day this will all be behind you. I will be coming by Country Lane later this week and hope to see you on the playground.
Love,
Mrs. Breit
my son takes prednisone, and yes it is TOUGH!
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