Jeremy had out patient chemo yesterday. Jeremy was so excited to take a link off of his count down chain that he ran into the house and took a link off before I even got inside! The Vincristine chemo does not make him sick, which is nice. It has other side effects that we are dealing with. It affects the nerves. Jeremy has been doing physical therapy so that he will not trip when he runs or trip walking down stairs. We have noticed an improvement and he has not tripped for a few weeks. The physical therapist when examining him was pleased with the significant increase of strength and range of motion in his legs. The Vincristine has also affected the soft pallet in his throat. For a few days after he has had the Vincristine chemo, he will cough when he drinks and when he drinks from a straw, liquid will come out of his nose. We have to remind him to slow down and take little sips. His voice is also different and sounds nasally because the soft pallet does not close properly. All of these side effects from the Vincristine should go away when chemo is completed. The physical therapy has helped. Also riding his bike is a great exercise for his legs and Jeremy loves riding his bike. He has out patient chemo again next Thursday. The Vincristine chemo is not count dependent, so he has those regardless of what his ANC is. So we do not have to worry about it being delayed. Only one out patient chemo and two hospital stay chemos left to do!
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