The second was her hearing. This one had some issues. Apparently the higher frequency sounds are not so clear for her anymore. In order for her to hear these frequencies, they need to be louder. One of the potential side effects of one of the chemo drugs is (partial) loss of hearing, which is irreversible. Saskia need to have one more session with this type of chemo, which means that hearing loss may get worse. The oncologist has mentioned that they will do everything possible to reduce the doses, but the main concern is to rid the body of the cancer and if that comes with some loss of hearing, that this is a relative small price to pay. At least it confirms that Saskia has selective hearing....
The blood test of today showed that she was very low on blood platelets, so she had to have a platelet transfusion. All-in-all a busy day for Saskia with not too much good news. Once she heard that she needed a platelet transfusion, she got all upset and did not want to speak with anybody. And that's when Captain Starlight steps in. Captain Starlight's sole purpose is to bring smiles to sick children by distracting them from their illness. And the team at the Women's and Children Hospital in Adelaide is absolutely great at it. It didn't last too long before Saskia could smile again and was her usual bubbly self.
Straight after the platelet transfusion, Saskia went with her Nana into town to have a little bit of "nana time" and managed to get a huge appetite. Although she did manage to keep her food in during the last couple of days, she never ate a lot. But that all changed today. Finally her appetite is back.
Next week Tuesday she will have another blood test and if all is well, she will start her fourth round of chemo then as well. This will be given over three days with two over-night stays. Please keep her and our family in your prayers.
for sure you are in my prayers; to God our Father in Jesus our healer. Jesus is still the same.
ReplyDeleteMatthew 8: New International Version (NIV)
14 When Jesus came into Peter’s house, he saw Peter’s mother-in-law lying in bed with a fever. 15 He touched her hand and the fever left her, and she got up and began to wait on him.
16 When evening came, many who were demon-possessed were brought to him, and he drove out the spirits with a word and healed ALL the sick. 17 This was to fulfill what was spoken through the prophet Isaiah:
“He took up our infirmities
and bore our diseases.”[a]
Ruurd-Jan