We had medical and museum adventures today. Roberto had three appointments today partly because he had varying types of appointments and partly because we messed up scheduling the appointments. :( So, we spent the day in downtown/midtown Sacramento.
After the first appointment, we walked across the street to Sutter's Fort!
The historical landmark had several anachronistic elements. First, there are several rooms along the walls of the fort and a few of the rooms have automated narrations that are connected to motion sensors.
Second, we discovered that the denizens of the fort had computers!
Despite the out of place objects, it was still a fun experience.
Next, we saw the oncologist and he said that the treatment is going well since the tumor has shrunk so much. However, Roberto's red blood cell count is starting to get pretty low. The numbers have gone from 400 (before chemo), 100 (after first cycle), to 75 (after second cycle). Roberto may require a transfusion after the third cycle if his count gets too low. I thought the Neulasta shot was for all blood cells but it only promotes the growth of white blood cells. There's no wonder shot for red blood cells, thus the need for a transfusion if the count is too low.
After the doctor's visit, we went to the Crocker Art Museum. My mother is a member and gave us free tickets to see the origami show! Below is the modern side of the museum.
I got a few pictures of the art before the guard came by and scolded me for using my camera (only certain exhibitions allow camera use).
Roberto was really impressed by the pieces that used only one piece of paper. There was a fascinating velociraptor skeleton, but it used 70 pieces of paper so Roberto thought less of it (the velociraptor was really really cool).
We ended the day with Roberto getting his PICC line dressing replaced. While the tape and other stuff was removed, Roberto saw the PICC line move into his arm on its own! Freaky! The nurse said it might have been due to a muscle contraction. Basically, it's normal. :\
Two more day until the end of the second cycle. Roberto is not looking forward to the third cycle. I'm going to do my best to distract him. Maybe it's a good time to learn a new board game!
Cycle 2 - Day 19
After the first appointment, we walked across the street to Sutter's Fort!
The historical landmark had several anachronistic elements. First, there are several rooms along the walls of the fort and a few of the rooms have automated narrations that are connected to motion sensors.
Second, we discovered that the denizens of the fort had computers!
Despite the out of place objects, it was still a fun experience.
Next, we saw the oncologist and he said that the treatment is going well since the tumor has shrunk so much. However, Roberto's red blood cell count is starting to get pretty low. The numbers have gone from 400 (before chemo), 100 (after first cycle), to 75 (after second cycle). Roberto may require a transfusion after the third cycle if his count gets too low. I thought the Neulasta shot was for all blood cells but it only promotes the growth of white blood cells. There's no wonder shot for red blood cells, thus the need for a transfusion if the count is too low.
After the doctor's visit, we went to the Crocker Art Museum. My mother is a member and gave us free tickets to see the origami show! Below is the modern side of the museum.
I got a few pictures of the art before the guard came by and scolded me for using my camera (only certain exhibitions allow camera use).
Roberto was really impressed by the pieces that used only one piece of paper. There was a fascinating velociraptor skeleton, but it used 70 pieces of paper so Roberto thought less of it (the velociraptor was really really cool).
We ended the day with Roberto getting his PICC line dressing replaced. While the tape and other stuff was removed, Roberto saw the PICC line move into his arm on its own! Freaky! The nurse said it might have been due to a muscle contraction. Basically, it's normal. :\
Two more day until the end of the second cycle. Roberto is not looking forward to the third cycle. I'm going to do my best to distract him. Maybe it's a good time to learn a new board game!
Cycle 2 - Day 19
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