I know it has been a while since the last update, but I don't have much new to say. We have done another round of two chemo cycles on February 20 and February 27th (both Fridays). Now there will be two weeks off again.
Back on January 31st (after the previous round of chemo), I got a shot to stimulate the bone marrow to produce more white blood cells -- it helps some with the red ones as well. I think it did help to give me a little more energy and generally feel less fatigued in between. These last two cycles of chemo knocked all that back, so right now I'm feeling pretty fatigued and not up to much. You don't want to know how much insurance was billed for the shot -- it was expensive.
We did see the oncologist, Dr. Gilcrease, on the 20th and he is pleased with how this is going. He says that he does not often see such positive results responding to extended chemotherapy (as is my case). So we will continue with this routine: two weeks of chemo followed by two weeks off.
I do want to say again how much I appreciate all the positive thoughts, text messages, e-mails, Facebook messages, and prayers on our behalf. As I consider all of that, it really does help me to stay positive. Thanks again. I know my family appreciates it as well.
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