Sunday, November 16, 2014

Aldesleukin

Aldesleukin
Elaine received her 5th dose of aldesleukin last night at 11 pm she started to get some side affects throughout the night and in the early hours of the morning. The doctors were very satisfied that she had received enough aldesleukin to kick start the cells and took her off the drug. Elaine is still confined to the ward and will be for the next few days due to her neutropenia. Her appetite is still low and will be for a few days. We now have to monitor her for signs of infection and ensure that her blood work keeps improving. The side effects settled down as the days events unfolded. She managed a few walks around the ward, while friends in Canmore ran the Terry Fox run for Elaine. Amazing friends, it brought tears to Elaine's eyes looking at all the photos coming in by email and social media. she feels very loved and supported.                                                  
By Joanne Attenborough
Paul ran the terry fox for you yesterday and I ran round the streets of Arnold this morning for you :-) xxx                                                             
By Linda Bell
Awww! She is doing brilliantly!! Huge hugs from all of us. X
                                                   
By Barbara Jungmann
Elaine...I know you are brave...I know you are tough...remember we love you! We are thinking of you!! Although I didn't do the Terry Fox Run today I went up Lady Mac and could hear the loud speakers announcing the race. It was great! I thought of your kids. Remember... you are on your on race right now...a very very important one..AND remember we are lining you pathway cheering you on!!!! It takes the Sun and the Rain to make a Rainbow! You are having some rain...we are your rain gear! We love you and are SOOOOO cheering you on! Barb                                                                                                                     
By Laura Mackintosh   
Team Mack wish you all the very best Lainey and James too. Stay thrawn xxxx                         

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