February 5, 2008
How Are Things Going?
February 5, 2008
Well, Adam is finished with his first round of chemo and began his second round today (Tuesday). His reactions to the first round were not atypical and the doctors said he actually tolerated the high dose chemo fairly well compared with others. Nausea and hiccups ( a side effect of one of the medications) were his major battles. As his white cell count dropped, he did run a fever and spent several days in the hospital where he could be carefully monitored.
Doctors don't expect this round of chemo to be significantly different. They have adjusted his medications in hope that they can avoid the hiccups that plagued him with the first round. In additon to beginning the second round of chemo, Adam had a bone marrow test yesterday (Monday). When I last spoke with him he was still waiting for those results.
Aside from the chemo, Adam is excited to be back in Fort Collins and looking forward to getting back to his school work. CSU has been phenomenal in working to develop an independent study plan that will allow him to continue his education while undergoing treatment.
As soon as I hear the results of the bone marrow test I will get them posted.
-Shannon
Comments on How Are Things Going? »
Christy Ehrlich @ 10:30 pm
Adam,
I am the Mom of Zachary, a 14 year old bilateral RB survivor. He was diagnosised at the age of 3 months. He lost his left eye at age 4. His right eye is mostly blind. Like you, he doesn't let his lack of vision stop him. He wrestles, Ski's, rides his bike, is a good student. I saw your story on the news tonight and I want you to know that i'm praying for you. I'm on a Retinoblastoma support group online and I will link them to your story, hopefully someone has an idea of a good treatment plan. We have members from all over the world. And some of the members have access to some of the best RB docs in this country. I will see what I can do. Meanwhile, keep that wonderful attitude and give your parents a big hug from me!
Christy
Elizabeth Carlsen @ 6:43 pm
Adam,
Hey You I hope your doing better. My mom (Sandy) was asking me about you the other day. We all send our Love and Prayers to you and your parents.
We Love You,
Elizabeth
Lincoln Stefl and family @ 4:42 am
Hello Adam:
We think of you daily and pray that you are doing well.
Hello Jo!!!
xo
Kerri Stahly @ 1:46 pm
Hi Adam! Your mom has been keeping us up-to-date and we just wanted to speak to you. We are so proud of you & we admire your character. We want you to know we are praying everyday that you keep positive thoughts in your heart. Everyone we know on the Westernslope are also praying for you. Delta Christian Church has you on their prayer chain. You have strength and please know even though we are miles away, we send all our love. You've come a long way & you have to get back here soon to meet baby Conrad & teach the Stahly boys all that you know & believe in. OH did you get your braille playing cards for your birthday? I am hoping to make a trip to visit you & your mom in a couple of weeks. God Bless you & all that care about you! Love, Kerri, Thad, Raiden & Conrad Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Blessed are those who mourn, for they will be comforted. Blessed are the meek, for they will inherit the earth. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled. Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. Blessed are the pure at heart, for they will see God. Blessed are te peacemakers, for they will be called sons of God. Blessed are those who are persecuted because of righteousness, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. Matthew 5:3