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Subject: HAD CHEMO TODAY


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Stacy
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Date Posted: 22:36:03 10/14/04 Thu
 I went in for chemo today and found out my platelet count is the lowest it's ever been. They are only 77 so I definitely had to have the shot in my belly. Since they were so low, Dr. Hahn only gave me half the dose I normally get of chemo. I normally receive 2000 micrograms of Gemcitabine but I only received 1000 today.

I'm having body aches today from the chemo and even had a little fever of 99.1 at dinner time.


I have to be extra careful to avoid getting cut. The platelets are the ones that aid in the clotting of the blood. If they are low then I would have a hard time getting the cut to stop bleeding.

Unfortunately my doctors office is affected by the flu shot shortage. They will not be receiving any shots to give to their patients. Having cancer and being on chemo puts me in the high risk group but I haven't been able to find a shot. I had an appointment at the Good Health Center at Good Samaritan Hospital for next Friday but they called me today and said they had to cancel it. All shots were taken from them and supposedly the government will be redistributing them. I sure hope my doctors office is one of the places that get them. The nurses are telling me to be exceptionally careful to avoid sick people especially ones with the flu.

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[> Subject: Get Strong


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nancy buscarino
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Date Posted: 08:22:17 10/17/04 Sun
Hope that blood count comes up quick Stacy and you snap back fast. I sure hope you get that flu shot soon too. You just be real careful. Cod here this morning.The sun is out though and supposed to warm up. You take care of yourself. Prayers to you
Love you Aunt Nancy
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