Yesterday, on Day 24 of my second cycle, I had an appointment with my oncologist Dr R. to review the latest blood work. The good news is that with no treatment this month with white cell booster Neulasta, nor a blood transfusion, my white blood cell count is up to 2.53 (normal is 4.0 - 11.0) and my hemoglobin is up also, to 10.8 g/dl (normal is 12.5 - 15.5). My neutrophils are out of the danger zone at 1.7 (at the low end of the normal range), and so I no longer have any restrictions on my daily activities. These higher levels mean that my body is fighting the cancer cells on its own.
As long as I feel up to it and the weather co-operates, I can go to my family party in Toronto on Sunday. This is great news.
Since I have my children and grandchildren visiting over Christmas, Dr R. has agreed to let me push my third cycle of chemo back by a week so that it takes place over New Year's week instead of Christmas week. This way I will be able to enjoy their visits as much as possible without being wiped out by chemo infusions.
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Thanks for the compliments on my blog, and I pray for success for you in fighting your battle.
John
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