2nd chemo update (belated)

too hot for pants

Soph getting her nails done after discharge from the hospital

At the hospital, watching some videos, while Selah is causing trouble.

It's been a while since we've updated...

Soph had her 2nd chemo cycle on 4/23-24. It went well, very similar to the first one in March. It was the same cocktail of chemo drugs, and she handled it well. Not a lot of sleep, since the nurses come in regularly during the night, but she was in good spirits. 

Post-chemo, she's been ok. Some nausea here and there, but nothing major. Some extra fatigue, on top of her normal levels of tiredness. We typically do not see the effects of the chemo until 7-10 days after, and this past Tues labs showed that her ANC (type of white blood cell that fights infection) is a little over 500, very close to the neutropenia level of 500. This just means we have to be extra careful with germs, to keep her from catching anything, since her immune system is weakened.

But otherwise, all is ok with the Cho's. Seah is growing up more and more every day, and with that, causes trouble. She is refusing the title of "nicest person in the family," these days.

Soph doesn't eat much, if at all, but she's getting the TPN overnight, which gives her about 1000 calories, and everything her body needs nutritionally.

In the meantime, cycle 3 is June 4-6, with an MRI on June 3. MRIs are done every three months to make sure tumor is not coming back. Please continue to keep Soph in your prayers.