Sunday - Round Two

Today Marty started his second round of chemotherapy at around 10:00 pm. The drug is to be given intravenously over a three-hour time period.  Prior to the start of the chemo drug he was given three different kinds of antibiotics and plenty of fluids.  In order for the chemo to be most effective the pH level in Marty's body had to be at a certain level.  After the nurse came in to explain the antibiotics and how they would be given, Marty wrote on paper asking Mom if she understood everything the nurse told them.  Mom said yes she did and did Marty also understand everything that was said.  Marty then proceeded to write down everything the nurse said, the amount of millilitres per hour of the drug to be given over the number of hours.  This is comforting to know that Marty does understand what is going on at this time.

Again Marty had a good day and toward the end of the afternoon asked Dad to help him sit up.  This was on his own volition.  Dad could tell that he seemed stronger even than yesterday and we all take this as a good sign that he is wanting to sit.  

We are not sure how Marty will react to this round of chemotherapy drugs because although the drugs are the same as the first round, the doctors have told us that not every patient reacts the same way every time they get the drugs.  We pray that God will work with this treatment and help it to be effective in killing the cancer cells and also that Marty will not have a severe reaction to the drugs.  May the Great Physician grant healing and guide the hands of the doctors.

Isaiah 41:10

"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.  I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."

Amanda