Hey Patti,
You are correct that the Neulasta is to bring up his WBC. I hope he responds as well as Don did - his whites were the first to show any movement and he always responded well to the shot.
I would imagine the steroids they give Dean before his transfusions could hype him up. If they give him Benadryl that makes some people antsy as well. Maybe the doctor could give him (and probably you too) a mild anti-anxiety med. You both need your rest and with all that's going on it's not easy to shut the mind down.
Thank you for your well wishes at NIH. We'll go up tomorrow and appt. will be Tues. It will take a couple of weeks to get the biopsy results back but since Don is doing so well I don't think there will be anything unexpected to show up.
I'm glad you like my "God Bless". I like your (((hugs))) too.
I always take my laptop out of town so if you post I'll see it.
I hope Dean has a good week and you too.
God Bless and (((hugs)))
,
Sally