We went in to get Picard refilled again. My blood work was great. The red blood cell count is back to normal and those pesky white cells are still looking good.
Those $5999.99 white cell booster shots seem to do the trick.
I wonder if those shots do the same thing for brain cells? Naw. Looking back over the past week they obviously don’t.
My iron levels are also looking good. The iron pills seem to be doing their job. Which is nice.
So I’m all set for another week.
Next week I’m due for another super duper chemo treatment. Which is always a challenge
However, this last super duper treatment was more tolerable. So we’re hopeful our side effect management strategies will continue to be effective.
For some reason the hair loss has slowed down. I’ve definitely got that “guy in cancer treatment look”, but it’s not quite to the point where I’m ready to shave the whole thing off.
Maybe next week.
We were in La Grande for the past week. We kicked back and it was very restful. I’m feeling better than any time since I started treatment.
The folks at Pacific Oncology continue to comment on how well I am doing. It’s nice to have them confirm our assessment of how things are going.
I am now over half way through the first round of chemo treatment. We have a pretty good idea of what future chemo will probably be like, so it is less daunting.
Of course, coming up next on the agenda is stomach surgery.
That’s going to be a whole other story.
Thanks for the update and glad for both of you that things are going well.
I was very happy to see “Another week of good news” as the title to your post. We’ve been sending positive thoughts, energy, and prayers every single day and will continue to do so.
Sounds like good progress. Glad to hear you got to go to LaGrande for a break. I must say you look darn good in posted pix. Take Care Ellen
Judy – Things are going well. We’ll see what it’s like after the super duper chemo on Wednesday. Those are always a bit more of a challenge.
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Marcia – Keep those positive thoughts, energy, and prayers coming. They seem to be working.
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Ellen – LaGrande was great. It was a nice break and we got plenty of rest. It was really nice.
So I understand you’re having a weeding potluck party. When is it? Should we bring a salad? Laura and I will be happy come early to set up and stay late to clean up. I am sure others would be willing to do it too. Right guys?
A weeding potluck party? Weeding? Potluck? The two coolest things on earth. Tell me more.
I thought it was a good idea too. We’re just waiting for the date.