Wednesday, February 19, 2014

Stabilizing, Transfusions and Waiting

Clif is doing so much better.  He is moving around really well, a significant improvement for those of us who witnessed him at his lowest point. He now does laps around the 4th floor and works with a physical therapist daily at the hospital to regain lost strength.

He ended his 10 day chemo treatment on Friday, February 14th. The residual however of the chemo effects still remains.  Clifs blood counts are now so low, they keep him in the hospital because his immune system is basically non-existent.  We are waiting for a 10 day forecast to let us know what our game plan is. We will keep you posted!

He is getting platelets and transfusions of red blood daily.  It is very common for patients to require transfusions during their treatment at City of Hope.    Since he has so many platelet and blood needs, some of you might want to help him out.  I just got a call from the hospital today asking if we had any friends or family that wanted to donate platelets or blood specifically to him. Here is how you can help;


Donors can schedule themselves online @ www.idonateblood4hope.org.   Please mention that this is a directed donation for Fincher, Clifton.  Or call (626) 471-7171 to schedule an appointment. His blood type is A+ and his Medical record #1006-52-51.


Thank you for your many prayers and emotional support, he has appreciated everyone of you encouraging him and lifting him up!

2 comments:

  1. I'm close A neg, hopefully there are some out there for him.
    Love and hugs,
    Aunt Nancy

    ReplyDelete
  2. So GREAT to hear! So VERY happy for all of you.

    ReplyDelete