Second Chemotherapy Treatment...

My son's second chemotherapy treatment went well. We arrived at 1:00pm and was heading home at 4:00pm. This treatment was how a normal treatment will take with no issues. However, just before treatment started my son's nose begin to bleed. This would be the third nose bleed in four days. Nose bleeds use to be a regular for Dalen, but for the last three years he hasn't had any, which made me a little worried if this was another side effect. The nurse explained that when Dalen's number drops (blood count, platelets, lymphomas, neutrophils, etc..), his nose may bleed, however this wasn't the issue this time. And I was also told that when the numbers drop, he will have to take an antibiotic to prevent from catching pneumonia. Its so much to remember! However, Dalen is so amazing! As we were walking through Arnold Palmer Hospital, he was performing magic tricks on everyone. When he was called back to the clinic,the nurses and Mr. Bill asked if he had a trick today. I am so happy that God did not allow my son to become depress or sadden about this tumor or process we will be going through for the next fourteen months. God is awesome! Although, this treatment is making Dalen sleepy and exhausted, he keeps on moving!