Robin's Breast Cancer Blog

This collection of messages was written as we've been dealing with Robin's breast cancer for several reasons: (1) To keep our friends ("extended family") up-to-date. (2) To educate folks about "the cancer trip". (3) To help us absorb what was happening, and purge any negativity that might affect Robin. Robin must maintain a positive, hopeful attitude, but with realistic understanding. We follow the mantra, "One day at a time", and trust that God will make good come from difficulty.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010

Robin is in the Hospital Again - 03/09/2010


Robin went in to start her third round of the “GemCarbo” chemo treatment, but her red blood count was way too low, so her doctor sent her to the hospital for a transfusion of blood (probably three units). The doctor also ordered a GI exam because she felt that the count was lower than would come just from chemo, alone.

At this point, we are just getting her settled in. The nurse just started her IV and they have taken blood for tests, but have not started the transfusions. If everything goes well, hopefully, she will get out tomorrow. Alas, nothing is easy with Robin, so we shall see…

Please continue to send up your thoughts and prayers for Robin.

I’ll try to send more if we learn anything. For now, consider no news as good news.

Love from us both,

                  --- Larry and Robin

posted by Larry Burns @ 10:03 PM