Today when arriving at the Doctors office I had my blood draw ( via finger poke today). I think I will go back to the arm next time. Then I met the doctor to go over how the last 2 weeks went. Everything went well and no out of the ordinary symptoms to speak of. The doctor did mention that the infection fighting part of my white blood cells was lower than they normally like. He made the decision to do the chemo anyway today since I am young and "healthy". I was right on the tipping point of where they make that call. Any lower they would have sent me home. With most people my number would have sent them home as well. Due to my age and the fact the doctor has a job to do he kept the schedule as is.
So currently I am tied up to my med Pole with avastin the Bio Agent running for 60 minutes. Then to be followed by a few others before I go home with 5FU.
Today is Mentally difficult for me knowing my White numbers are low. Partially from that and partially from the meds my appetite is low at the moment.
Please pray for the appetite to increase as well as the White blood cells to increase enough before the next treatment. If the White cells are lower next time than they were today I will basically show up for a blood draw and then be sent home only to return a week later.
Per the wash your hands title, I was really told today to watch interactions with sick and potentially sick people. I was told to consider investing and using hand sanitizer to keep the germs away. We are planning on camping starting Saturday so we don't anticipate big crowds, but if you are around us please remember to not spread the germs.
--Kent
You got it Kent! So glad that you guys can get away for a bit....have a great time camping! We are praying that your WBC's are soon back up where they belong! Also praying for minimal side effects this time around! Love you Three so much! Pistachios that I forgot this AM are on the way tomorrow and hopefully they will hit the spot in a few days! I have tried unsuccessfully to send messages....hopefully thanks to Leah's mom I finally have it! XO <3
ReplyDeleteHi Kent! I was thinking that you might want to invest in some surgical masks. It might prevent you from breathing in any germs but also, it might make others aware of your situation and "steer clear" if they know they are sick and could be potential contaminates??? Just a thought. Thankfully we are not in the cold and flu season at the moment.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the pistachios Patti - they are already "hitting the spot." I saw him eating them myself :)Yea!!!!
Hopefully a few more people will figure out how to make a comment. I'll have to repost that a few times. Comments are so uplifting so - keep them coming please!!!!
Kent - we love you and are praying constantly.
Love Mom B