GFR test done.

Seth had another big day on Monday. He had to go through an all day test to measure his kidney function to make sure they are strong enough to take the next lot of chemo. The next lot of chemo is much stronger and could do some damage. The GFR test consists of a visit to Nuclear Medicine and something (not sure if it is a dye or what they use) is injected into a vein in his hand. After two hours they give him a blood test, then another hour another blood test and then another hour after that, another blood test. We don't have the results of the test, but we should get them next week.
Seth goes into Campbelltown tomorrow for a blood count to make sure he is ready to have his bone marrow taken and ready to begin the next lot of chemo. If all is well, he should get his marrow taken next week, and he will begin his oral chemo. The following week he should commence his IV chemo which means more hospital stays.
Seth has become allergic to the dressings used to cover the central line that comes out his chest. His skin has blistered and become red and inflamed and he is very itchy. We now have to change his dressing everyday using saline and gauze, until the skin settles down and they can trial different types of dressings on him.
On a positive note, the principal from Seth's school has contacted us and is organising a fundraiser in honour of Seth. The money raised will go to Cure our Kids which is a wonderful charity that supports families at Westmead extensively. The principal is going to be shaving her head along with another teacher who is involved in the organisation of the big day. Seth is going to the school today to have his photo taken with the principal for the local paper. He is pretty excited about the whole thing which will be held November 12. They have also organised a puppet show for the school that is put on by camp quality. They use life size puppets that are bald from chemo and they teach the kids about cancer, about kids looking different and about not being bullies. It should be a really fun day and it is something that Seth is really looking forward to. Once again, we are astounded at the support and kindness shown to our family.