Joe had been doing well, but this past Saturday things changed a bit. He started getting weaker and was unable to get up by himself. On Sunday morning, he was worse and Joan called Dr. Jackman (medical oncologist) and the doctor indicated Joe should be brought to the emergency department at Brigham and Women's. Once there, they hydrated Joe and ran some tests. He was moved from the ED up to the 7th floor (oncology floor). Tests revealed Joe had pneumonia in both lungs, he was dehydrated, and was extremely weak. He was put on antibiotics and fluids. Monday was somewhat of an ok day, however, he didn't have a good nite/morning. He had a reaction to a medication. Medicate was changed. Tuesday morning wasn't so good either, however, he was still somewhat ok. This morning (Wednesday) Joan had a call that he had taken a not so good turn. His heart rate was way up and they had him on high oxygen and so Joe was moved to the ICU. Joe had a lot of fluid in his bladder that they were able to get out. This afternoon, the doctors were pretty certain that Joe has a blood clot in his lung. He is on heparin (blood thinner). Right now Joe is resting/sleeping comfortably in the ICU.
I will update as I know/hear more. Below is a Charlie Brown Christmas and family picture in Joe's room in the ICU.
I will update as I know/hear more. Below is a Charlie Brown Christmas and family picture in Joe's room in the ICU.
