Had an appointment at Methodist Cancer Center to have blood drawn. His white blood cell count was a smidgen low. The doctor considered giving him a shot to boost the white cells, but decided against it. He just had one and thought perhaps it had not kicked in yet. We go back next Friday to test again. The only side effects he is feeling today is the tingling fingers and fatigue. An advocate at the Center talked to us to see if we need anything. Apparently the Center offers counseling and other services to cancer patients and their families for free. There are support groups available, but we didn't feel it was necessary. Our support group is our family and our church family and friends. The Cancer Center offers a free hair-cutting service when Ace loses his hair. I'm so impressed with the facility and the professionals that are there to help us. Ace and I both feel we are in the right place and have the right doctor.
We had to cancel our travel plans to California today. The doctor does not want us to fly when Ace is receiving chemo and advised us to have all family members have a flu shot. The chemo attacks the immune system and the doctor does not want Ace to catch a cold. We will reschedule our trip in January.
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