For the past few months, my father has been battling cancer, in his lungs, lymphnodes, kidneys, etc.. some form of Luekemia.
Today, my father was taken to the local hospital (back home in Frankfort, Michigan) after my mom convinced him to go from chest pains and dizzyness etc.. After a quick examination, they discovered he has suffered a series of heart attacks, and is carrying way above abnormal amount of fluid in his legs, chest (pressuring the heart and lungs). This is believed to be a result from his chemotherapy and radiation breaking his body down, and having complications. Local hospital rushed him to the regional hospital (about 50miles from my mom's house, Traverse City, MI). He will be undergoing several fluid evac's, as much as his body will handle to relieve the pressure, and drain out the fluid. Simultaneously, he is undergoing measures to keep his heart pumping, and blood from clotting, again, as his body will handle it.
Apparently Friday was supposed to be his last full body radiation treatment. Early last week the Oncologist identified his white cell count was nearly diminished, and discovered his red blood count was also abnormally low. They gave him a series of shots, I'm guessing to help his blood production. Normally his radiation was 15min. This last friday, they sent him in for 30min, even after the signs of his body being in distress. Not exactly sure WTF they did, or not. As of now, my mom is on standby, the Oncologist told her "Yes Ma'am, this is serious enough I wouldn't make any plans on him coming home soon, if at all!" My mom of course is flipping out.
I may have to move on the 15th, get unloaded and pack up to get my ass off to Michigan. Hopefully he will be able to hold out that long. I will process as much stuff as I can until then, but my jump off the sites and communication trail for a few days, not only for the move, but in the event my father passes. I will keep you updated on this as it develops.
Sincerly,
Charlie
Today, my father was taken to the local hospital (back home in Frankfort, Michigan) after my mom convinced him to go from chest pains and dizzyness etc.. After a quick examination, they discovered he has suffered a series of heart attacks, and is carrying way above abnormal amount of fluid in his legs, chest (pressuring the heart and lungs). This is believed to be a result from his chemotherapy and radiation breaking his body down, and having complications. Local hospital rushed him to the regional hospital (about 50miles from my mom's house, Traverse City, MI). He will be undergoing several fluid evac's, as much as his body will handle to relieve the pressure, and drain out the fluid. Simultaneously, he is undergoing measures to keep his heart pumping, and blood from clotting, again, as his body will handle it.
Apparently Friday was supposed to be his last full body radiation treatment. Early last week the Oncologist identified his white cell count was nearly diminished, and discovered his red blood count was also abnormally low. They gave him a series of shots, I'm guessing to help his blood production. Normally his radiation was 15min. This last friday, they sent him in for 30min, even after the signs of his body being in distress. Not exactly sure WTF they did, or not. As of now, my mom is on standby, the Oncologist told her "Yes Ma'am, this is serious enough I wouldn't make any plans on him coming home soon, if at all!" My mom of course is flipping out.
I may have to move on the 15th, get unloaded and pack up to get my ass off to Michigan. Hopefully he will be able to hold out that long. I will process as much stuff as I can until then, but my jump off the sites and communication trail for a few days, not only for the move, but in the event my father passes. I will keep you updated on this as it develops.
Sincerly,
Charlie
