May 06, 2019 at 12:11 am

2nd Cycle on 3rd chemo meds

Update posted by Ara Manuel

4/23/2019

Chad was re-admitted for his 2nd cycle on his new chemo med. For his every confinement, the first order of his doctor on the list is to get a complete blood count (CBC). This is to check if he has normal or low CBC components. For Chad's case, since December 2018, he always have low CBC components. But this time the results of the CBC was very LOW and worrisome. He needed to have 9 bags transfused (3 whole blood- red bags and 6 platelet concentrate - yellowish bags) before we could start his chemo treatment. It was very hard to look for the bags that needed to be given to him.

There were plenty of options and help coming, we had someone reached out to us from Malolos, Bulacan that could provide all the bags needed but unfortunately the travel and processing were difficult. The hospital's side is that, "IF" the blood bags doesn't come in time it could go to waste and not be usable. Then by the time that the hospital has provided the needed bags, the ones that came from Malolos wouldn't be used for other patients or cannot be a replacement.

4/25/2019

We're frustrated because we're still waiting for the 6 bags of platelet concentrate to be given. Thankfully there were people who came and gave time to donate blood for Chad. We met two strangers today that donated blood . They were both med students. We feel blessed to have met these ladies. When we invited them to visit Chad in his room for a small chat. We were telling them that they were a blessing to us and we had new friends that will soon become Doctors.

4/26/2019

After all the needed bags were transfused and the new CBC results, the doctor gave a go for the chemo treatment. We will be discharged on 4/28/2109 then the next re-admittion will be on 5/20 for his 3rd chemo cycle.

5/6/2019

As of updating, today Chad said that he spitted blood. We're worried but we hope for your prayers that everything will be okay.

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We are not losing faith and hope because there are so many people helping us. FAMILY, FRIENDS and even strangers that becomes our friends, you give us strength to hold on and to keep fighting for a healthy new life.

Whoever and where ever you are that is reading this now, THANK YOU VERY MUCH and MAY YOU BE MORE BLESSED each day.

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