Labs look good!

Hey! I went to see my oncologist today and had some labwork done. She was very pleased to see how well I am doing, and was glad to hear the side effects of the chemo weren't too bad. She was almost ecstatic to see that all of my labs were within normal limits. I think, looking back now, she even looked shocked. My white cell count should be between 4.2 and 10. Mine was 5.6! Yes, that is a little low for the healthy person, but for someone going thru chemo, that is great. I discussed my concern about working with a patient that has three other siblings, two of which are in the public school system. She said, at this point, she is completely comfortable with me working, and that she will let me know if and when she feels that I am at risk. So, so far, everything looks good, and I am on schedule for chemo next Friday, the 21st. I will be receiving my infusaport at the Surgicenter on the 19th.

Work went well yesterday. It did me a lot of good to go back, and Aly was very glad to see me. She said that she had missed me, told me that I was her favorite, and gave me a big hug before I left. Her little brother crawled up in my lap twice yesterday, and even held my hand while we took a walk down the lane. It was a very sweet day. I felt absolutely fine all day, and didn't have any problems from the chemo until an hour after I got home.

Day 12, and all is well!