Hi Everyone,
Boy is it POURING in NJ. I'd really like to go for a walk but I don't think I have an umbrella that can
protect me from what's going on outside...hahahaha
I walked for one hour on Monday and one hour on Tuesday. I was hoping to walk for one hour each day this
week. My body mass and strength have been pretty hammered by the Chemotherapy and lack of exercise.
I see my Dr on Friday for what I hope is the Bone Marrow Biopsy associated with Round 8 of Remission Chemotherapy. If that BMB comes back ZERO (or pretty close to zero), we'll be ready to discuss the next phase of treatment....Maintenance Chemotherapy.
Enjoy Your Day! and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Monday, February 27, 2012
2/27
Hi Everyone,
I saw my Dr, today. My Blood Work came back with normal Hemoglobin and Platelets Counts but my White Cells are lagging a bit.
I will see him again on Friday and the hope is the white cells will be up by then and he will be able to do a Bone Marrow Biopsy.
I ran into Alex, today, and he was kind enough to buy me lunch.
It was nice catching up with him....Thanks Alex!!!
I walked for one hour when I returned to NJ...and yes the nice weather really does make me want to be OUTSIDE (the normal Hemoglobin Count, I'm sure, had a lot to do with my ability to walk that long).
Take care Enjoy Your Evening and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
I saw my Dr, today. My Blood Work came back with normal Hemoglobin and Platelets Counts but my White Cells are lagging a bit.
I will see him again on Friday and the hope is the white cells will be up by then and he will be able to do a Bone Marrow Biopsy.
I ran into Alex, today, and he was kind enough to buy me lunch.
It was nice catching up with him....Thanks Alex!!!
I walked for one hour when I returned to NJ...and yes the nice weather really does make me want to be OUTSIDE (the normal Hemoglobin Count, I'm sure, had a lot to do with my ability to walk that long).
Take care Enjoy Your Evening and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Sunday, February 26, 2012
2/26
Hi Everyone,
I was feeling peppy until somewhere around 12p and I ended up taking a nap for a few hours.
Tomorrow I see my Dr. If my Hemoglobin, Platelets, and White Cells Counts are within the range he feels is acceptable, I will most likely receive a Bone Marrow Biopsy. Depending on this 8th Round of Remission Chemotherapy Bone Marrow Biopsy, we will discuss the Maintenance Chemotherapy that is the next step in the process...we won't discuss that tomorrow since he won't have the results of the Bone Marrow Biopsy for a few days.
I hope you all have a Nice Week this coming week!
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
I was feeling peppy until somewhere around 12p and I ended up taking a nap for a few hours.
Tomorrow I see my Dr. If my Hemoglobin, Platelets, and White Cells Counts are within the range he feels is acceptable, I will most likely receive a Bone Marrow Biopsy. Depending on this 8th Round of Remission Chemotherapy Bone Marrow Biopsy, we will discuss the Maintenance Chemotherapy that is the next step in the process...we won't discuss that tomorrow since he won't have the results of the Bone Marrow Biopsy for a few days.
I hope you all have a Nice Week this coming week!
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Friday, February 24, 2012
2/24
Hi Everyone,
Today, I was at the hospital most of the day (at the Ambulatory Infusion Area).
I received one bag of platelets and two bags of red blood cells.
I wish I could say the red blood cells put a spring back in my step but for some reason they don't affect me like they used to back in September and October. I do have more energy but I'm not doing cartwheels in the aisles...hahaha...
I hope You have a Wonderful Weekend!!! and Thank you for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Today, I was at the hospital most of the day (at the Ambulatory Infusion Area).
I received one bag of platelets and two bags of red blood cells.
I wish I could say the red blood cells put a spring back in my step but for some reason they don't affect me like they used to back in September and October. I do have more energy but I'm not doing cartwheels in the aisles...hahaha...
I hope You have a Wonderful Weekend!!! and Thank you for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Thursday, February 23, 2012
2/23
Hi Everyone,
I had blood work done today and saw one of the Dr s (my Dr is on vacation)
My Hemoglobin number came up but it's still borderline okay and my platelets were low.
Tomorrow, I go back to the Ambulatory Infusion Center in the hospital for platelets and packed red blood cells.
I slept a large part of 2/22...the chemo is still catching up to me. Today was better.
Take care Enjoy Your Weekend and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
I had blood work done today and saw one of the Dr s (my Dr is on vacation)
My Hemoglobin number came up but it's still borderline okay and my platelets were low.
Tomorrow, I go back to the Ambulatory Infusion Center in the hospital for platelets and packed red blood cells.
I slept a large part of 2/22...the chemo is still catching up to me. Today was better.
Take care Enjoy Your Weekend and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
2/21
Hi Everyone,
I was unable to post to this site until today because it required an updated search engine.
Google Chrome. Sorry.
Yesterday, 2/20, I had blood work done and my platelets and red cells were very low....chemo is supposed to do that but with me not being in the hospital (where antibiotics would be readily available) the Dr I saw (my Dr is on vacation and would have had to deal with this also) had to walk the tight rope. He didn't me to bleed uncontrollably if something unexpected happened...cut or fall (platelets) and how much energy do you have because your red cell count shows you should be sleeping all the time (red cells carry oxygen).
I received platelets from the Ambulatory Infusion Center in the Hospital yesterday.
Today, I received two units of packed red blood cells.
My next Dr appt is this Thurs
Take care...Enjoy your day and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
I was unable to post to this site until today because it required an updated search engine.
Google Chrome. Sorry.
Yesterday, 2/20, I had blood work done and my platelets and red cells were very low....chemo is supposed to do that but with me not being in the hospital (where antibiotics would be readily available) the Dr I saw (my Dr is on vacation and would have had to deal with this also) had to walk the tight rope. He didn't me to bleed uncontrollably if something unexpected happened...cut or fall (platelets) and how much energy do you have because your red cell count shows you should be sleeping all the time (red cells carry oxygen).
I received platelets from the Ambulatory Infusion Center in the Hospital yesterday.
Today, I received two units of packed red blood cells.
My next Dr appt is this Thurs
Take care...Enjoy your day and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
2/18
Hi Everyone,
Today was a listen to your body day. I was up for a little while in the morning but I ended up sleeping most of the day. I'm assuming the chemo I had last week hit and I was just not a to be up and about.
At this point I have completed Remission Chemotherapy!!!
The next phase is Maintenance Chemotherapy.
What that will involve is a mystery at this point. My Doctor and I have not discussed this new phase.
My next Dr appt is Monday for blood work.
Please Enjoy Your Weekend...and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Today was a listen to your body day. I was up for a little while in the morning but I ended up sleeping most of the day. I'm assuming the chemo I had last week hit and I was just not a to be up and about.
At this point I have completed Remission Chemotherapy!!!
The next phase is Maintenance Chemotherapy.
What that will involve is a mystery at this point. My Doctor and I have not discussed this new phase.
My next Dr appt is Monday for blood work.
Please Enjoy Your Weekend...and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
2/16
Hi Everyone,
Today has been a good day! I'm up and functioning well.
I have an appt tomorrow to see my Dr for an infusion in the Ommaya Resevoir (on my head) which my Sister Carol will drive me to/from. Thanks Carol!!!
The temperature outside felt reasonable a little while ago but there was a drizzle so I haven't taken a walk.
If all goes well I hope to take a walk some time, today.
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Today has been a good day! I'm up and functioning well.
I have an appt tomorrow to see my Dr for an infusion in the Ommaya Resevoir (on my head) which my Sister Carol will drive me to/from. Thanks Carol!!!
The temperature outside felt reasonable a little while ago but there was a drizzle so I haven't taken a walk.
If all goes well I hope to take a walk some time, today.
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
2/9
Hi Everyone,
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!
My Friend's Surgery went extremely well...
Biopsy reports that were done while she was having surgery show that the growth was not cancerous!
The Biopsy was sent out for further testing to be absolutely sure.
Thank You God!
I saw my Dr, today, to have a Bone Marrow Biopsy. My Dr decided to admit me into the hospital for the 8th round of Remission Chemotherapy tomorrow morning (hopefully my FINAL round of Remission Chemotherapy).
Take care Everyone and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
WONDERFUL NEWS!!!
My Friend's Surgery went extremely well...
Biopsy reports that were done while she was having surgery show that the growth was not cancerous!
The Biopsy was sent out for further testing to be absolutely sure.
Thank You God!
I saw my Dr, today, to have a Bone Marrow Biopsy. My Dr decided to admit me into the hospital for the 8th round of Remission Chemotherapy tomorrow morning (hopefully my FINAL round of Remission Chemotherapy).
Take care Everyone and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
2/8
Hi Everyone,
I slept most of yesterday but was up by the late afternoon. I should have written something but I guess the day got away from me. I'm sorry.
It feels like a cool Fall day today. I know I'll be walking.
Tomorrow, I go in for a Bone Marrow Biopsy....but more importantly a Friend of mine will be going in to the hospital to have a cancerous growth removed from her lung. If you can find it in your heart, please pray for her.
Thank You...
I slept most of yesterday but was up by the late afternoon. I should have written something but I guess the day got away from me. I'm sorry.
It feels like a cool Fall day today. I know I'll be walking.
Tomorrow, I go in for a Bone Marrow Biopsy....but more importantly a Friend of mine will be going in to the hospital to have a cancerous growth removed from her lung. If you can find it in your heart, please pray for her.
Thank You...
Monday, February 6, 2012
2/6
Hi Everyone,
The WINGS were good last night but not Great....funny how you can get yourself so worked up over something and when it doesn't end up tasting as good as you hoped..oh well....they were still good though.
Today, I had blood work done at my Dr s office. I had low numbers for platelets and hemoglobin but white cell count and ANCs look good.
The platelets and hemoglobin were not low enough to warrant any transfusions...which is a good thing because I would have been there most of the day.
Thurs I'll have my next Bone Marrow Biopsy and from what I was told today I will probably be back in the hospital next week to start Round 8 of 8 for Remission Chemotherapy (as long as the Bone Marrow Biopsy comes back at ZERO Leukemia cells).
I hope you all have a Wonderful Week!!! and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
The WINGS were good last night but not Great....funny how you can get yourself so worked up over something and when it doesn't end up tasting as good as you hoped..oh well....they were still good though.
Today, I had blood work done at my Dr s office. I had low numbers for platelets and hemoglobin but white cell count and ANCs look good.
The platelets and hemoglobin were not low enough to warrant any transfusions...which is a good thing because I would have been there most of the day.
Thurs I'll have my next Bone Marrow Biopsy and from what I was told today I will probably be back in the hospital next week to start Round 8 of 8 for Remission Chemotherapy (as long as the Bone Marrow Biopsy comes back at ZERO Leukemia cells).
I hope you all have a Wonderful Week!!! and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Sunday, February 5, 2012
2/5
Hi Everyone,
It's been cold and I find it hard to go outside and walk when it's cold.
I know when the weather turns I'll get a LOT more excercise. I've always been a warm weather person.
The ARA C Ommaya Resevoir infusion I received in my head on Friday caught up to me Friday evening and Saturday and I napped a lot during the day/evening both days. So far today I'm wide awake. I know Mike is going to watch the Super Bowl so I will probably see some of it this evening. I don't have any favorite between the two teams.
I know we are going to have WINGS this evening. I can't remember the last time I had WINGS so I'm really looking forward to it...as long as they are mild....I can't handle the hot stuff....
Take care Enjoy the Super Bowl and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
It's been cold and I find it hard to go outside and walk when it's cold.
I know when the weather turns I'll get a LOT more excercise. I've always been a warm weather person.
The ARA C Ommaya Resevoir infusion I received in my head on Friday caught up to me Friday evening and Saturday and I napped a lot during the day/evening both days. So far today I'm wide awake. I know Mike is going to watch the Super Bowl so I will probably see some of it this evening. I don't have any favorite between the two teams.
I know we are going to have WINGS this evening. I can't remember the last time I had WINGS so I'm really looking forward to it...as long as they are mild....I can't handle the hot stuff....
Take care Enjoy the Super Bowl and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Friday, February 3, 2012
2/3
Hi Everyone,
Today I received chemo through my Ommaya Resevoir (head) and chemo through my jugular port (chest).
Both chemotherapies were done outpatient.
Mike drove me home since we were concerned I might react to the chemo like I did last week while in the hospital. Luckily, I did not react. Thanks Mike!
Monday I go in for blood work and Thursday I go in for a Bone Marrow Biopsy.
Not sure when I'll be admitted to the hospital for round 8 of the Remission Chemotherapy but I'm thinking it may be Friday of next week.
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Today I received chemo through my Ommaya Resevoir (head) and chemo through my jugular port (chest).
Both chemotherapies were done outpatient.
Mike drove me home since we were concerned I might react to the chemo like I did last week while in the hospital. Luckily, I did not react. Thanks Mike!
Monday I go in for blood work and Thursday I go in for a Bone Marrow Biopsy.
Not sure when I'll be admitted to the hospital for round 8 of the Remission Chemotherapy but I'm thinking it may be Friday of next week.
Take care and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
2/2
Hi Everyone,
There was technical difficulties yesterday so I was unable to get on the blog...sorry.
The good news is I walked ONE FULL HOUR non stop, yesterday. I can't remember the last time I was able to do that...yes...the weather had a LOT to do with it since it was so nice just to be outside.
In addition, I did not come back in and immediately take a nap...pretty cool.
Today, Home Solutions will stop by and change the dressing on my Jugular Port.
Tomorrow, I'll receive chemotherapy through the Ommaya Resevoir in my head (this spelling is correct...I just looked it up on the internet).
After I receive the chemotherapy, tomorrow, it will be the official end of Round 7 of Remission Chemotherapy.
Depending on my blood work tomorrow, I will most likely see my Dr on Monday for additional blood work and possibly a Bone Marrow Biopsy. Depending on Monday's blood work, I could be back in the hospital for the 8th and FINAL ROUND of Remission Chemotherapy (as long as Bone Marrow Biopsies continue to come back with ZERO Leukemia cells) on Tuesday of next week.
Enjoy Your Day! and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
There was technical difficulties yesterday so I was unable to get on the blog...sorry.
The good news is I walked ONE FULL HOUR non stop, yesterday. I can't remember the last time I was able to do that...yes...the weather had a LOT to do with it since it was so nice just to be outside.
In addition, I did not come back in and immediately take a nap...pretty cool.
Today, Home Solutions will stop by and change the dressing on my Jugular Port.
Tomorrow, I'll receive chemotherapy through the Ommaya Resevoir in my head (this spelling is correct...I just looked it up on the internet).
After I receive the chemotherapy, tomorrow, it will be the official end of Round 7 of Remission Chemotherapy.
Depending on my blood work tomorrow, I will most likely see my Dr on Monday for additional blood work and possibly a Bone Marrow Biopsy. Depending on Monday's blood work, I could be back in the hospital for the 8th and FINAL ROUND of Remission Chemotherapy (as long as Bone Marrow Biopsies continue to come back with ZERO Leukemia cells) on Tuesday of next week.
Enjoy Your Day! and Thank You for your continued Thoughts and Prayers.
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