Yesterday morning, because Mark was so chipper, Dr. Taylor was confident that chemo could start on Wednesday, so the pic-line was placed. Unfortunately, Mark felt weak and sick as the day progressed, but we weren't too concerned since he is still healing from the C-diff.
This morning, he started running a high fever and had chills. More labs were done, and the conclusion was sepsis again! This requires a different antibiotic which he is now on. Of course, chemo will have to wait. Wiping out his immune system with sepsis in his body could kill him--the doctor was quite blunt about that. The cancer cells will continue to be cloned, and it seems another few days before the infusion won't be a problem. These infections are definitely the concern now. He cannot have the T-call therapy unless they are under control.
Of course, having the sepsis manifest itself before the chemo was started is another tender mercy! All of your prayers are having a positive impact, for which we are most grateful. Continued prayers are appreciated. We're at a critical junction, but God-willing Mark can pull through again!
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