So Tuesday we found out that Anna's infection is a blood infection, they added an additional antibiotic - so now she was on four antibiotics two of which are extremely strong and can cause other problems.
We found out on Tuesday that Anna has pancreatitis. We have since found out, after CT and Ultrasound, and much lab work, that it is a chemically induced pancreatitis. The issue is that the know side-effect of one of her chemos, the PEG-asparagus ;) causes pancreatitis in some patients. So, now we have to determine (by we I mean the medical team - not Sam and I) if the best course of treatment for her is to continue with the PEG and treat the pancreatitis or give her a different chemo drug. We are not thrilled with either option because I don't want the pancreatitis to get more severe but I don't want a Tier 2 chemo either -kwim?
We also found out that she has thrush. Anna will be now recieving an additional med propholactically to try and help prevent thrush and other yeast problems. :(
Since Monday she has had an x-ray, ultrasound and CT scan. All for her tummy - yes pancreatitis, no to gall stones and kidney stones - phew!
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