Hi Kim,

Actually, Heather said she thinks they were going to swab the pus Monday, but the incision had started to close and they didn't feel it would be beneficial to open it again. It hasn't pussed since, just a very small amount of clear fluid first thing this AM. They are considering a CT scan or possibly MRI. We had also discussed a PET scan earlier, although I don't know if that would be indicated in this case, but they will order something if things don't look good tomorrow when we see the surgeon.

They didn't prescribe a different antibiotic, just re-prescribed the same one she had earlier. She did have blood tests Monday and everything looked pretty good. We now think she has caught a stomach virus that is going around in our area. She is very nauseated and she hasn't even had the amifostine the last 2 days so it's not from that. Just saw the GYN today and she has a roaring yeast infection on top of everything else.

I told her she has to try to eat some yogurt every day whether she feels like it or not (provided she can get it to stay down). She definitely needs that beneficial bacteria now. Any advice on particular vitamins she should be taking? Some extra Vitamin A perhaps? Unfortunately her eating habits aren't the best to begin with and nutrition is so important now. I'm trying to get her to eat more antioxidant veggies and fruits. She tells me if she gets a PEG tube, I can mix anything I want to put in it. She'll eat healthy as long as she can't taste it!

Well, enough chit-chat for now. Thanks for listening and I'll await your update on Dave.

Rosemary