Today is a new day, a day I choose to lay down my fear and stress, a day in which I needn't be worried or concerned.
So it's the normal drill...I had blood work and doctor appointment on Monday morning. I think I am beginning to wonder what normal really is?
My lab results showed that my white blood cell count continued to decline over this past week. Last week it was 940, this week it is 830. Unfortunately, I can not take chemotherapy when the white blood count is below 1000.
To work on that, I have to take Neupogen shots. Neupogen stimulates the bone marrow to generate red, white blood cells and platelets. Side effects of this drug are slight to severe bone pain and fever. I had my first shot yesterday, second shot today, and will have another shot on Wednesday. I'm feeling some moderate bone pain, so I'm taking Tylenol. Unfortunately, since I am asthmatic, I can not take ibuprofen or Advil. I'm praying the pain won't get any worse than it is now, but if it does, oh well...in my mind the benefits out weigh the pain! I can do this!
This drug is fairly quick acting, so Thursday I will have bloodwork again to check my numbers. If the stars are aligned and the moon is in the 2nd house, and of course.....if my counts are back up, I will have chemo on Thursday, full dose this time. If chemo happens, I will go back on Friday for a shot of Neulasta, which is a longer acting bone marrow stimulant to try to keep my counts up so I can stay on time with my treatments.
Thank you for keeping me in your prayers. Things could be worse. Fortunately I have God on my side and he is carrying me everyday!
Be strong and of good courage, and act. Do not be afraid or dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, is with you. 1 Chronicles 28:20
I will keep you posted. Enjoy your day!
Peace,
Sandy
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Ok Sandy, praying for that alignment to be on target so you can get back on track with your treatments. Mind over matter and maybe some sugar-free candy wouldn't hurt? I'm going for a walk soon and will be thinking about ya...hope you could get out today to soak up some sunshine. Thanks for your postings and keeping us up on how you are doing in your recovery. Hang tough, Christy
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