The 9" of snow we got on Wednesday caused us to revert to 'plan B' this week. Instead of driving to Auburn for Cathy's usual Wednesday vitamin c infusion, we moved it to Thursday instead. We then went to Parkview on Friday for Cathy's 2nd Herceptin treatment. At this point, there is still no hormonal treatment coupled with the Herceptin. Dr Aggerwal mentioned that when we decided on no chemo last month. The summary is as follows:

Thursday Vitamin C infusion:
Infusion #7
weight: 116.8
Blood pressure: 95/58  and 99/58
dosage: 50,000mg
We were in and out in less than 2 hours this time--they're getting the hang of this now!:}

Friday Herceptin treatment (#2)
Weight: 120
Blood pressure: 104/64  and 101/61
Blood test results:
Bilirubin: 1.58 ---highest it has ever been (shows that the liver function continues to be impaired)
White blood cells: 12.0 --- also very high (usually around 4.0)--not sure why this spiked this time.
Albumin: 2.0 -- second lowest it has been (this is most likely a  reflection of  protein she is losing from the daily drainage)
AST - 114 , ALT - 131: both are liver enzyme indicators and both have increased from the 70's last month. They have been as high as 215 and 188. Normal range is 30's.

Overall, the blood test results were not what we had hoped for, especially with the 7 high dose vitamin c treatments Cathy has had. We continue to be hopeful, though, that we will begin to get on the up-side of this fight soon.

Cathy continues to look good and maintains a good energy level throughout the day. Her hair has also begun to grow back from the chemo treatment. Now if we can just get some 70 degree temps so she can get out and walk----well, we will wait patiently on God for that one, too! :}

Stay safe & warm,
Mike