Saturday, July 25, 2009
Nearing the Home Stretch
I had an appointment with my oncologist Friday (July 24) just prior to my scheduled chemotherapy infusion. All of the various blood counts were looking strong; but then as I left her office to go to the infusion room, I knew that in a matter of about three hours most of those good numbers would be destroyed by the chemo drugs. Dr. Fox made a couple of adjustments, as this was my next to last chemotherapy treatment, and the side effects of the drugs is cumulative. She cut the strength of one of the chemo drugs but assured me that this would not hinder its effectiveness. Then she ordered seven days of the follow-up drug that helps build white blood cells in the bone marrow instead of the ten days we did the last round. While I am not looking forward to going back to the weakness, dizziness, achiness, etc., I am hopeful that these modifications will diminish the side effects. I did so enjoy my extended time of respite and have been able to attend four of the CMF concerts. What a blessing they have been to my soul. This time of feeling good has renewed my hope for a more permanent healing by this fall. With medical help, your prayers and the many other ways you are supporting Willie and me, we can attain this goal. Pattie K
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hip hip hooray, only one more chemo. Know that this will be a hard week coming up, but so glad for this past week of feeling good and getting to go to the concerts. What a gift for you!!!!
ReplyDeleteKnow that prayers will really be coming your way this week as hopefully the side effects are less. So excited for this to be done and you to return to good health a life again. love to you and Willie, Karen
Hi Pattie and Willie,
ReplyDeleteIt is so wonderful to know that you are on the downside of these treatments. I hope, also, that this next week is not too awful; hopefully you can get through it with minimal pain and discomfort. You know we are praying for you both...your spirit inspires us so!
Pat and Dan