wildspirit's Cancer Blog
September 7, 2008
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Hello,
Well, I can’t believe it’s been so long since I’ve written on here.
I will be having my 5th, of 6, chemo treatments this next Thursday. Well, that is if my blood test come back good. After my last treatment 2 1/2 weeks ago I did not get the nulasta shot as usual. My white blood counts have been really good and I only get 1/3 of the amount of the nulasta shot anyway, but it still causes me a lot of pain. So the doctor thought we’d try it without the shot. I really thought I would do just fine without the shot. The doc had my blood tested on day 9 after chemo to check those white blood cell counts.
The nurse called me on Wednesday and said that my white blood counts were really low and the doctor wanted me re-tested to see if they had improved. I did the blood test Wednesday morning and Wednesday afternoon the nurse called and said they had not improved and that I needed to go in for a series of 3 shots, one each day for the next 3 days. These shots are kind of like the nulasta but they are quick acting and don’t last very long that’s why 3 are needed. Well, they got my body busy producing white blood cells because I definitely felt the bone pain!
I hope things are were they should be come Thursday because I don’t want to postpone my chemo treatment. I just want to get done with this.
I’ve really been having a hard time with all of this. Mostly because it has really zapped my energy. The fatigue is much worse than I thought it would be for me. I am so fortunate that I don’t “have” to work. I don’t see anyway I could work through this. Crimany it’s tough enough just getting up in the morning to get the little guy ready for the school bus! I know some other stress factors in my life are not helping the situation. I started seeing a counselor last week to try and help me get through all of this. Wow, it’s hard for me to imagine much less admit that I can’t do this all “on my own”. I’m normally a strong, energetic, mover and shaker . . . . but this stuff is kicking my butt! Here’s a picture to help brighten your day. Well, I tried to add the photo right here, but must not have done it right. Check out the pretty pink rose in my photos!
Keep Smilin’
Hugs,
Wendy
07.30.08 - 
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I hope things go well for you. Great pictures
Hug sherri
Great photo! Just think we are all here for you with what ever you need. You are not going through this alone. ;-)
I had four chemo treatments, I also had the round of shots when I went into the hospital after the first rounds of chemo, the shots they gave me we neupogen, they were fast acting and did not give me any bone pain. My last chemo was three and 1/2 weeks ago, my first radiation is going to be next monday so I’ve had a four and 1/2 week break and for the most part I feel 93% like me. The other 7% is minor stuff I can live with, I am still having some swelling, some days I run out of energy long before activities. I thought I would never feel like me again but it does get better. Many blessing to you.