Good for John's nurse! It's so nice to hear of one who is committed to the
patient's wellbeing all the way. We often hear the horror stories so it's a
nice change to see a good deed recognized. I think we too often fail to do
that.
It's great that John is keeping his sense of humor; it's one of his greatest
allies for sure. Good luck and I'll remember you both in my prayers.
Keep the faith.
Your friend,
Bridget
>From: "John O\\"Donnell" <brexton@america.net>"@dns.inet911.com
>Reply-To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
>To: mol-cancer@lists.meds.com
>Subject: [MOL] (no subject)
>Date: Fri, 29 Sep 2000 17:49:57 +0000
>
>Hi everyone,
>
>Well, hope everyone is ready for the weekend. I have to work on
>Saturday, but that's okay. I get paid the big bucks!! (yeah, right!!)
>Everyone knows if you work for a bank, the money stays in the bank.
>
>John had his first visit with the doctor today since the end of round
>one of chemo. His white count had dropped to 200. The doctor said he
>had expected that to happen. Now they should start going back up. I
>surely hope so. He has no fighting ability. His platelets were at
>15,000. So he got a transfusion of platelets. He was so funny. When
>the nurse brought the IV bag of platelets, John said, hey I though blood
>was supposed to be red. So the nurse took the time to discuss the
>platelets, versus the red blood.
>Also, they prescribed medication for the sores in his mouth. The
>insurance turned it down. Do you know, John's nurse said enough is
>enough. She took it upon herself to call the insurance company. About
>thirty minutes later, I got a call to go get the medication, and the
>insurance would cover it. She is so sweet to help fight the battle for
>me. We are changing insurance the first of the year. We have an HMO
>right now. We are going to a PPO and hope I don't get sick. John has
>Medicare as well, so he is covered for anything.
>
>So that's our news for the day. Please know you are all in our prayers
>as we fight this terrible disease.
>
>Gail & John
>
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