Robin - Thursday

They did a bone scan today, I suppose we'll learn about the results on Friday.

We met with Robin's main oncology doctor, Regina. She's such a positive and upfront person to work with! The doctor noted that the blood results did not uncover any type of infection which would be causing her to have a temperature (typically it's between 100.1 and 101.3). We also discussed things that have reduced Robin's pain in the past. She seemed to feel better when she has received steroids and when she has received chemo. Robin's been receiving steroids today and the plan is for her to receive chemo on Friday.

Overall Robin seems to have been in less pain as the day went on. She has doctor's orders to get pain pills every four hours, plus she can request an injection anytime. She often declines medication at the four hour mark and sometimes goes six hours before she requests medication.

I am a little concerned about her receiving chemo simply because she's got less "pep" in her than in the past, but we think it will help with the pain. Robin had wondered when she might get discharged and the doctor said it would be good to first get Robin's pain and temperature under control. All I know is I brought in enough clean underwear to get her through the weekend!