Blood work Monday. I don’t mind it, but it’s
always a reminder chemo is coming in a week. Anyway, white blood cell count
good, all results good. I asked if I was getting a lower dosage than others and
was told 10% less because of my age. I said everyone else I know going through
this are having way more trouble than I am. She said it was 1. They weren’t
drinking enough water 2. They weren’t exercising (that’s a biggie) 3. It’s a
mindset and mine is good. It appears the 10% less is relative. I sure hope
that’s right.
Big eye test last Monday. Result? Eyes are
fine, but he wanted me to see a neuro guy in his office. Decided to talk to
internist first. Not sure I want to open that can of worms. Internist
appointment is next week, day before fifth chemo.
Fourth chemo went well and no, this is not
following the exact pattern as the first three, but close. Think I was a day or
so longer getting my feet under me. Fifth chemo is next Tuesday....only one more
to go after that.
My son and DIL came for a weekend, as you can
see from the photos on Instagram. Of course, it rained the entire time. We
shopped around, but I got so wet, in and out of air conditioning, I was worried
about catching a cold, which is a major no-no and they wouldn’t do the chemo. I
had them drop me off. But I’m fine, took a lot of vitamin C.
Unfortunately for them (and a bad omen for the
rest of the summer) the seaweed problem is back and the word is....it’ll be
worse this year.
1 comment:
Glad to hear your update, Barbara! I do think what they say about taking care of yourself with exercise, water and mindset are all important. Glad to hear! That amazing that you only have two more chemo treatments left. Yay!!! And, by the way, you look great in your IG photos!! Are you wearing your wig in the photo with your two sons? It looks so natural! I have a friend who would love to get a wig and I can't remember where you got yours. I know it was local so I'm not sure it would be something that can be ordered or not.
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