A strange day. Although I have had two weeks off chemo (three if you count the drug-free week which is part of the normal cycle), my blood count is still not good.
I went into Northampton early for repeat bloods to be taken in case there was an improvement since Friday's blood test. In fact, on one of the measures - neutrophils - the count was actually worse than two weeks ago when my chemo was postponed. Today the…
On Tuesday I was due to have my fourth cycle of chemotherapy. Unfortunately my blood count was too low again and it has been postponed (White Blood Count, Neutrophils and Platelets all low this time).
I was going to be delayed one week, but asked if I could put it off two weeks. It is P's birthday party on the 16th April and I really didn't want to be at the lowest part of the cycle for that. Also, she has her ballet…
Last week I was full of the joys of Spring. Well, weren't most of us? How wonderful to be outside in shirt sleeves enjoying warmer, sunnier weather at last.
I was really counting my blessings: cycle 3 much better than the previous two (helped by stronger anti-sickness drug and lower dose of chemo), getting some energy back, managing to get into work, remembering to water recently planted strawberry plants at the…
My platelets were back up so cycle three could go ahead on Tuesday. It was a bit of a shambles in the clinic and I'm glad I was on the ball and kept asking questions as it could have turned out quite differently.
For my 10am appointment they were already running an hour or so late. I was due to take a new anti-sickness Aprepitent an hour before the chemo so I asked about this the minute I sat down in the chemo suite…
A quick update on recent events:
My PICC line was fitted yesterday. I have a bit of discomfort around the point of entry and it bled quite a bit overnight. It was cleaned up and flushed through at the clinic today so all seems to be well.
I'm still getting used to it and showered with my arm wrapped in clingfilm this morning! The local pharmacies seemed a bit mystified when I asked if they sold plastic sleeves to protect…
