On my last post, last Jan.23, I mentioned that we were advised that there was no significant change on Chad’s tumor and his chemo treatment will be changed. On his new. treatment protocol, they call it as VIP treatment. I googled it and internationally the 3 chemo drug combination is called as IPE or VIP.

Today, Jan.26th, we’re still in the hospital. It’s our 4th day here and Chad’s first chemo cycle for the new meds. Most likely we will stay here till Jan. 31st to complete the 1st cycle of the new treatment protocol. We were advised last Wed, Jan.24th that Chad needed blood before starting the treatment since his hemoglobin and RBC is low but until today we are still waiting for the blood. I followed up at the nurse station and the nurses gave me numerous excuses of why there was no blood yet. Despite a nurse saying that there will be blood given BUT THAT WAS THE NIGHT TWO DAYS AGO! ( I was like, seriously? your patient is a high risk given a low RBC and he is going to have chemo!) To be honest deep inside, I was so angry (Yes, I have slight anger management issues) though I didn’t let my emotions get the best of me. I just said nicely, followed up and said “its been 3 days already and the patient really needed blood.” Then, provided a slip from the blood donation and they said that would make things easier. I’m thankful for Chad’s cousin and her boyfriend they were near the hospital. It helped a lot but still worried about Chad’s CBC.

Now, update on his chemo drug, it consists of Cisplatin, Etoposide and Ifosfamide (this last one is mixed with MESNA, to protect his bladder from bleeding.). These chemo drugs has many possible side effects if you try to google it and it scared the hell out of me. All I can do is pray, support and watch Chad through out this chemo treatment process.

TBH, I’m worried and scared of the side effects of his new chemo protocol. FYI, these chemo drug will be given to him once a day for 4 consecutive days. So YES! I’m scared and worried.

I’m asking of you to continiously pray for chad to be strong and that his body will endure to get through this.

Also, I’m asking for help if you can in anyway thru prayers, donations for medicine (his chemo or maintenance) or monetary.

Thank you so much for giving time to read this. May God Bless you.

Please share this so that we’d be able to raise funds or have access to meds for chad and specially have huge amount of prayer warriors asking for Chad’s recovery and safety throught Chad’s treatment.