Today I got to go to CancerCare for an all day outing. Doug diligently packed my lunch and back pack this morning and sent me on my merry way for a marathon of blood and platelet transfusions. It was either that or come in today, Monday and Wednesday. My ride was on schedule and they will be back when I give them the word. So far the platelets are done and I am half way through the first unit of packed cells. I got here at 0800 and should be done by 2:30 or 3:00.
As the hematologist predicted my bone marrow is still suppressed by the chemo and it will be a long recovery process. I sense I'll be back for more blood products. There was good white blood cell activity though. On the good side my neutrophils are still slowly climbing. I just need them to rise by 0.02 to get out of the bubble zone! Rise, PLEASE rise! I also have some other various blood levels that are actually getting better too!
Other than feeling very tired and a little light headed (the blood will fix that today) things are picking up. Although it may seem at times like it isn't!
I have a follow up MRI later this week to reassess the tumor. Dr. S told me not to be surprised if it has not changed in size, as often they don't - the radiation and chemo destroys the genetic make up of the tumor. He looks more at symptoms and most of mine have resolved or gotten better. So this week I am hoping and praying for a good MRI report. We will keep you posted.
Once again thanks for all your thoughts, prayers and support. As soon as I get the OK for visitors (next blood work is on Tuesday) I will be making calls! Miss you and love you all so much!
Love,
Karen
