The Walk Beside

Hair we go

Posted on April 28th, 2008 by Cam.
Categories: Let's talk.

Last night we were told that Cam has pneumonia. If Cam’s temperature remains high today, his specialist is considering starting him on an anti-fungal drug to try to clear up the infection. This drug carries the risk of kidney damage so he has been reluctant to give it before now. So, depending on Cam’s temperatures, a final decision will be made this afternoon about how to proceed. Cam’s temperature this morning was still 38.6C.

Despite the news of pneumonia, his blood counts still being low (Cam has needed multiple blood transfusions over the weekend), his high temperatures and the beginning side effects of the chemo- Cam is feeling a lot better. He is less short of breath and has more energy to sit out of bed and go for short walks on the ward. And he’s singing again, which is always a good sign.

Yesterday Cam’s hair began to fall out. His pillow and jumper were sprinkled with hair and small clumps would come out when he ran his fingers through his hair. This morning there is more hair on the pillow so we’re planning on doing the “big shave” this afternoon. Pictures to follow….

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