January Treatment

Mary Jo and I met with Dr Gall, MJ’s oncologist this morning for the case review and examination. Dr Gall was a bit concerned that Mary Jo was interested in getting the nodule removed. He consulted with Dr Maurer regarding the lab results and he believes the nodule is not a cancer threat; however an additional invasive surgery to remove the nodule could heighten Mary Jo’s likelihood of developing lymphedema. Dr Gall wrote Mary Jo a referral to discuss the matter with a lymphedema specialist.

Mary Jo received her Herceptin treatment after the examination and is feeling better each day. Her blood tests numbers show a decent improvement in her Hemoglobin count (now at 11.8) but her white count is very low. Dr Gall believes the low white count is the expected result of the six cycles of chemo Mary Jo endured. She will have to be careful not to be exposed to sick people this week or she will likely need antibiotics to help her fight infection.