I started my third round of chemo on Halloween and took Ahnold the Chemo Pump home with me for the final time. The second round of chemo went relatively well, so we all thought we had everything tweaked just right for the third round. Unfortunately, the third round made me very sick and I am still trying to regain my strength. I did not end up in the hospital, but looking back I wonder if maybe I should have gone; the doctor was surprised that I did not. My white blood count got very low again and the rest of my blood counts didn't fare well, either. I became anemic, but the counts stayed just high enough that I didn't have to have a blood transfusion.
I am now ordered to gain 10 pounds and rest and get stronger before radiation starts. I will meet with Dr. Chen (who will do the radiation) on Tuesday, when they will fit me for my "mask" and walk me through the simulation. The mask will keep my head completely still so that the radiation only goes where it is supposed to go and I assume the simulation will be for me to experience what it will be like. I will go to Dr. Netaji, Tumor Warrior, once a week for chemo and I will have radiation every day for seven weeks.
I am overwhelmed by all of this right now, I think because I felt so poorly this last round. But like the nurses keep telling me: this is only for a few months so that you can live and long life without cancer when we are done!
Right now, I am looking forward to the whole family being home for Thanksgiving and having a wonderful feast (remember, I need to gain 10 pounds......). And I am looking forward to the Aggies beating the hell out of tu one last time!
Gig 'Em!!!!
I hope you all have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and if any of you are in the Bastrop area, please stop by to see us!
Oh, I cannot tell you how much I appreciate the kind notes and cards you have been sending me! Nothing makes me feel better than hearing from everyone! I might not always be up to talking, but I am ALWAYS happy to hear from everyone!
