Once again, the first week is the toughest, then it gets considerably easier..... During this round, I've had a 10% dose reduction, in the hopes that my blood counts will not drop so dangerously far down again. Supposedly, a dose reduction is common with this regime, and it is not supposed to decrease the efficacy of the drug.... which makes me wonder if this is true, why not just start out on the lower dose? But that is the sort of question that really has no good answer, much of the drug and dose business being a bit of a crap-shoot to begin with.........
Some may remember that I am to be rescanned sometime around now to see how these drugs are working......... I don't have a date for the scan yet, but now it is supposed to be in mid-August. Hopefully there will be a booked date soon. One thing for sure, my cough is completely gone which is either a good sign (although they didnt' really think there was enough cancer in me to be causing the cough in the first place).... OR.... it is a "at least it is not a BAD sign".....
That's it for now.... I'm a little draggy these days (normal course and due to the low blood counts, less oxygen capacity with fewer living blood cells, etc.... ) so I rest quite a bit (an activity I am not a fan of); but all in all, I'm doing pretty good.
Cheers and thanks to all you blogger responders......
10 comments:
Joanne,
Thanks for the update.
Darryl
Greetings Joanne,
I have been checking in on your blog regularly and I am gateful for the updates and the optimism you face each day with. It is good to hear that you are managing your treatment regimen and it is so good to hear of all the love and support you receive from your family and friends. Be assured of our continued prayers, and hang on to your passion for the possible!
Annette in GP
Strike 3 Jonanne! Rest up, hope you're reading some good things.
Ge an i-pod, they have a fab audio books section, for when you feel to knackered to hold a book.
Hi Joanne, So great to have an update. I hope that your energy gets better as the days pass and your counts go back up. I keep praying for you everyday.
Lots of Love, Loretta
Thanks for the update, Joanne. Glad to hear things are going as "OK" as they can during treatment.
Love and prayers,
N & L, Calgary
Good job on treatment #3, Joanne. I know you're beat (yes, I still remember) but I'm glad you're not chafing so terribly over the wait to feel better.
So proud of the way you're getting through this. You're an inspiration. You've almost got me thinking that when it's my turn, I might even attempt to get treatment. :) Well, mebbe, anyway.
Hope
Hi Joanne!
We visit your blog site often -- thanks for the updates. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. Say hi to everyone for me!
Dana, Ralph and Anna
Thanks for blogging even when you're feeling tired. It lets everyone in on your day, and hopefully our blogs create a little boost to your day.
When is it you are planning the move to Regina - in August?
P&G
Hi Joanne,
Thanks for the updates... I really appreciate being able to check to see how you are doing. I am gald that you treatments are going relatively well. So happy to hear that the house is sold and that all those sorts of things are falling in to place.
Jennifer W
Hello Joanne, You are in my thoughts and prayers. I really appreciate the blogging and check your site regularly to keep up to date on your news. I would really like to see you before you leave Winnipeg. Sending you lots of love and positive energy - Claire
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