Today Thomas and I went to the oncologist for my two week follow-up- to get my weekly red blood cell shot, to do a CBC (complete blood count) and to get the results of my CT scan from Monday. First of all, we walked in and there were more patients waiting to be seen then ever! This crazy traffic situation is causing everyone to be late. I hate waiting. Then, once I got called back, my nurse couldn't find a vein to draw blood. He tried twice, so he had to access my port- something I totally hate! I knew I probably needed a blood transfusion because last week was right on the boarder. Which means they would have to access me tomorrow anyway for that so we just left it in and won't have to do it tomorrow. My hemoglobin count was 6.7! Very low. Normal is around 12 and I usually get a transfusion just under 8. I have been a little light headed and having headaches lately so that's probably why. My platelets are also really low. 27,000 and normal is 150,000 to 200,000. They should go back up tomorrow after receiving two units of blood. Not really what I want to be doing but something that is necessary. The Dr. Chahin said my belly felt softer than usually which is a really good thing. The CT scan said everything looked stable- no real changes but Chahin compared it from the last one and said it looks to him that things are shrinking. Yay! I still am feeling so well. It really amazes me. I can't believe it's been four months without pain! No walker, no wheelchair, no seat in the shower, no needing help getting dressed. And I still have hair! Every time I see Chahin he wants to know what my secret is and just can not believe I still have it. God has been good to me. Honestly, I don't think I would be so positive without it. Looking in the mirror everyday to be reminded that I was sick....no thank you. So tomorrow I'll spend four hours receiving blood and then next week starts chemo. Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday.
I wanted to share this video I got from a friend. It's really touching and sweet. Makes me appreciate our Marines and Soldiers so much more. I had tears streaming down my face while watching it.
http://www.youtube.com/v/ervaMPt4Ha0&autoplay=1
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YAYAYAYYAYAYAYAY YAY!
Shrinking! I'm so excited for you!!!
:)
-penny
awsome! That is such an positive!
A gal at work was really upset today. She told me her husband has cancer on one of his kidneys. They are operating on Tuesday - some type of robotic operation which is less invasive and able to remove the kidney much cleaner....anyway....I told her about you and the road you travel together with Tom.....she was much encouraged....:)
I am proud of your perserverance, and respect your candor. I'm happy to be on this trail with you.
What awesome news! Yay!!!
the best news all day....keep it up!
I knew it! It just had to be!
You really put things into perspective for me. Here I am worrying about two stupid tests. If I fail it won't be the end to my world. I feel stupid for stressing when you are fighting a real fight. So thanks for giving me back what is important, perpective on what is really important in life.
Get your strength up and we'll go do something. I finish my last final on Friday.
I am so happy for you.
You are in my prayers sweetness. You are so brave and I am so proud to know you even if it is just here. Stay brave its going to be okay, I just know it.
I do have to say that clip made me cry my heart breaks at the thought of what there going through. It makes me grateful. xxxx
YAY for you, Chemo and God. You are such a Braveheart! Keep fighting warrior! Our smiles are beaming to you from here! Jan & Jack
YAY...shrinking is GREAT! So happy for you!
Oh Alison.. SUCH good news about things shrinking! And no pain? that's even better. =) And not loosing your hair is so crazy! You've got some stubborn hair! HA!
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