Last Opportunity for a Chemo Crash Taken

by Tim Published on: January 17, 2012
Comments: 4 Comments

A big day, today was Phenon’s last chemo treatment.  It went pretty smoothly until she and Julie got home and then the fever started going up.  We were pretty well set for Phenon’s usual habit of skating right under a 100 degree temp for an evening and then waking up feeling great.  This time, not so much.

She only stuck to 99 for a few minutes before she got to 100.9 101.9 which is above the temp that requires heading to the hospital immediately.  To say that this made Phenon sad is an understatement.

This really will all be over soon, right?

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  1. aliza says:
    January 17, 2012 at 7:17 pm

    Yay:) for your last treatment, but :( for the fever. It’s almost over. Stay Strong.

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  2. aliza says:
    January 17, 2012 at 7:30 pm

    A great big YAY for the last round, but a :( for the fever. Stay Strong.

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  3. Michael Michael Cervino says:
    January 17, 2012 at 9:35 pm

    Kili and mickey want me to let you know that they believe phenon is too cool forth fever to go on. The whole cervino-tully clan knows fierce family will be fine. Best wishes and our love.

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  4. Laurie says:
    January 17, 2012 at 10:30 pm

    Yes, it will be over soon, although this must have been a devastating blow. I know we were all so excited for today to be THE END. I’m sorry it had to drag on longer for you all. Please keep us updated. Love to all of you.

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