I had a good visit with my oncologist today. As all of you know I had a zillion questions for him. The biggest news is that since my neutrophils (I know words you don't understand and hopefully never will) are high I can eat some fresh fruit and veggies washed well. Where oh where are those homegrown tomatoes?? The next good thing is we are decreasing the steroids to only 1 tablet 12 and 6 hours before my infusions. Hopefully I will sleep better. The echocardiogram came back normal. They will need to continue to monitor this but so far the red devil didn't have an effect on it. I have had some neuropathy starting in my left toes so we will need to monitor this and Dr. Davis said he still has some tricks up his sleeve if it gets worse. I did ask how we monitor this after treatments are finished. It basically becomes a blood work issue and symptoms. They will establish a tumor marker from blood work and then proceed on if any additional scans are necessary.
I have a busy week this week. My cousin, Bro, from Portland, OR is stopping by this evening. I am looking forward to his visit. Tomorrow is a rest day. Thursday we are meeting Karmen in Columbia and picking up the granddaughters to stay with us Thursday night and all day Friday. On Friday Karlene will bring over the grandsons to play. Whew I am sure I will sleep well on Friday night. Then on Saturday evening we will babysit the grandsons so Adam and Karlene can have an enjoyable anniversary and night out. I think I will take a nap while my infusion is going on so I can get in a little rest.
I may not post until Sunday. Happy Labor Day weekend in advance!
God is so good to me. I know He has a grand plan for me and thank Him everyday to staying by my side.
Here is pic of me at French Lick. "Lord give me the strength to fight what I can and I will leave the rest up to You!"
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