Blood Results

[Izzygirl1]

My husband has been in the hospital with me by his side since Sunday. He’s receiving his radiation treatment to his meninges everyday here and when he is discharged they wanted him to go into a rehab place for a few weeks but no one will take him because of his Pluvicto treatment coming up on Tuesday. His blood work is: Platelets down to 33, Hemoglobin 7.5, Hematocrit 22.1, red blood cell 2.38, RDW 17.2, and white blood cell 6.1 I’m hoping I will be able to manage taking him from home to his Pluvicto treatment Tuesday and to the cancer center for the remaining 4 radiation treatments next week. (Insurance won’t cover Pluvicto if you do it inpatient so they need to discharge him the day before and I’ll drive him back to the hospital the next day). He’s so weak, I know I’ll have a tough time getting him back and forth.

Wondering if he’s strong enough to do both radiation and Pluvicto at the same time?? Anyone else deal with this?

[Dachshundlove]

I would request assistance from the hospital social worker. That person should know how to arrange help to get your husband to the Pluvicto appointment. They also may be able to inform you about other support resources. What a challenging place you are both in. I hope the treatments produce a physical rebound for him and give you both a deserved reprieve from the suffering.

[Izzygirl1 in reply to Dachshundlove]

Thank you very much ! 🩷

[Baldylocks]

your situation is exactly what breaks the hearts of humanity. so puzzling that regulators allow this caveat to exist. Is it possible for a medical transport to his…stop! as I write this I’ve glanced Dachundlove’s reply and see there’s no need to repeat what’s been said.

[Izzygirl1 in reply to Baldylocks]

Thank you…. There are certainly a lot of obstacles to getting the care you need sometimes.

[FightNow in reply to Izzygirl1]

I’m sorry you are going through this. My dad had to get both spot radiation and pluvicto. But the Dr made sure his spot radiation was scheduled and finished a week before pluvicto. It’s going to be hard to get care and transportation for pluvicto because the so called radiation exposure risk to others. In the USA, usually that type of after care is for the rich that can afford to hire a private nurse and get a hotel or have a private wing in their home. Definitely reach out to the health social worker that might have resources or reach out to some cancer advocate clubs in the area.

[Izzygirl1 in reply to FightNow]

They delayed his Pluvicto treatment. He will finish radiation and hopefully be able to get it next week if his blood work improves. 🙏

[KocoPr]

I feel for you. The medical system certainly has flaws but i try to work around it and try to take advantage of it whenever possible.

If you ask family or friends i bet you would get some that would jump at a chance to help.

[Izzygirl1 in reply to KocoPr]

You are right…. I will ask!! 🩷

[j-o-h-n]

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Good Luck, Good Health and Good Humor.

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