Back at HUP...again

Here we are again...back down at HUP. Richard's Omaya (head) port has traces of infection - co-ag negative Staph. The doctors at LGH recommended that he come back down here to have the doctors who put it in decide what is best. They may attempt to treat it with antibiotics, if possible. If they cannot, they will have to remove the port and will not be able to put another one in for a few weeks. His doctor hopes to clear up the infection and give him his next round of chemo. while he is here. Richard was transported in a wheelchair van late this afternoon. Nothing much has happened this evening. It's hard to have him back at HUP again, but in the long-run, this is one step closer to being done with all this and Richard being back to his optimal health. He is feeling fairly well, with the exception of fatigue and occasional nausea (mostly first thing in the morning). He's in with a doctor now, just answering some basic questions, etc. He will also have his chest port looked at while he is here because they are having trouble getting blood return. They think the tube might be too far down into his heart. Well, I just wanted to fill you all in on how Richard's doing and what's going on with his health. Love, Daphne