Typical Drop, No Drama

Dad's had the typical post-chemo drop in neutrophils, from above 2,000 only two days ago to 98 this morning. Rather than alarming, it's a good sign that the chemo is still having an effect on his body, hopefully wiping out all residual leukemia cells. This time around, so far, he hasn't needed any blood transfusions (although we expect one any day), and hasn't run a fever.

The blood pressure spiked again this morning (190/96), but Norvasc + Relaxation Revolution has had miraculous effects and Carl closed the day at 106/59 (see pictured time series).

No fever, we're being extra vigilant so he doesn't have to hit the antibiotics again. He's got good strength and is walking a lot, but his voice has been impacted by the aftermath. It's almost as if he sounds like he has a sore throat, but he says it feels normal. Odd. Who knows what the chemicals are actually doing? As long as they kick some cancer tail, we'll be ok with the rest.