Oncologist appointment today yields a black eye

It is a real shiner too!
So we get a call from MO office that Gary won't be getting chemo this week shortly after getting his blood work done. Since he's been bruising a lot, I assumed his platelets were low, and I was correct. Around 60, and they need to be above 100. The medonc wants to see him for his regular visit anyway, so we go and learn that his PSA has dropped to 532 and his weight has increased to 123 from 108 just a couple of months ago. So despite the blood count issues, all good news.
So I'm planning to take my DH home, give him pot roast for lunch and off to work.
Then the incident...Gary turns to say something to me as we leave the exam room and trips. He has his jacket across his arms so not able to catch his balance or break his fall. The result was face first in the Dr. office hallway with blood pouring out of several facial abrasions. That's where the low platelets become an issue. Over an hour later the wounds finally stopped bleeding and he was wheeled to the car.
Tonight he looks like he had it out with a much larger guy. Steri strips across his nose and a very colorful left eye and cheek.
So much for an uneventful MO visit!
Beth

At least he can make up a good story in case anyone asks. Just don't let him say "She did it."

Kidding aside, that whole day must have been a real roller coaster. First the doctor's report, then the fall and treatment. You both need a big hug.

Hope he heals quickly. You, too. (I can imagine how you feel, too.)

Sorry to hear about the fall. Gary has too much going on without that! But he is a warrior and will come through it.

Sorry to hear about the fall....other than a bit of pain and embarassment he will be fine. The drop in PSA and increase in his weight is really good news.

Yikes! Sounds bad but glad it wasn't any worse that it was. This on top of what both of you have already been through.

I guess if you are going to biff-it, a building full of medical staff is probably the best place for it to happen.

It sounds like a shtick out of a sitcom! I'm glad that all's well that ends with a shiner. Your pot roast must be very good, seeing as how his weight is coming back (and I know your care is top notch). I'm impressed by his continued PSA reduction from mitoxantrone.

Thank you all for your words of encouragement.
@ TA...I think it's the tapioca that's keeping him going. He loves that stuff. I am also amazed at his response to the mitoxantrone. He's had eleven tx's, but the MO says he doesn't have a plan for what's next. I mentioned the research being done with high dose testosterone, but he thinks Gary's cells are too differentiated to respond. Not sure why he insists on continuing the lupron, then.
Beth

Hopefully some day in the future you'll be able to look back on this day and have a chuckle about it!!

What a mix of good and bad, Beth. Glad they got the bleeding stopped and the other news is great! All the best to both of you! Sue

Beth,

Thanks for asking. I'm working on a steamy murder mystery. I didn't get as far as I'd have liked because I got distracted by the election (I also teach a class in current events at senior centers).