Feb 01, 2018 at 07:18 pm

2-1-2018

Update posted by Sarah Morgan

Todd was admitted back into the hospital a few days ago. I am sure that this is normal in the grand scheme of how these things seem to go, but it seems again like we were able to receive both good and bad news/reactions, but the fact that there was some good mixed in there makes it a little better I have to say.

They were able to stop his bleeding issues, and even able to work out a "correct" dose for him to start back on a regimine of blood thinners, which he needs to be on to control the blood clots he already has in his lungs, and prevent him from forming any more hopefully.

They did find some fluid in his right (only) lung this trip. The initial thought to this is the begining of pneumonia. So since being admitted they have been keeping him on IV anti-biotics. which may be of help to the "unknown" spot in his right lung. They are still unsure as to what exactly this spot is (abcess, infection or ??).

His blood counts (platlets, WBC, etc} are still not where the doctors are wanting to see them right now, so it has been pretty much daily transfusions. He has been tolerating these very well so far. Due to his levels and condition right now his scheduled chemo/imuno treatment for today is being postponed until possibly next week.

His bouts with mental confusion have been continuing, actually increasing at a pretty rapid rate lately it seems actually. Just this morning they tested him and while they were both able and needed to adjust his oxygen needs, it appears that he may be retaining a little to much CO2. That could be at the very least a partial explination to these occurances. So we will wait to see what possible explinations or actions we will need to address to help him out with this.

During this stay he also met with a new doctor. while I think knowledge of what is going on is in most cases the best course of action, and a necessary thing. This visit did not help Todds emotional state. In this consultation it was made clear the limitations of his treatment. Todd now has been processing the knowledge that the type of cancer he has cannot be cured, that there is no chance of remission. There however can still be time, all of this can slow the progression of his condition.

Thank you to everyone that is following his care, and for all of the thoughts and prayers. Life is precious, and made more so with the love and support of you all!

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