Date------Day----WBC----ANC--------Hgb--------PLT---- Transfusions
3 Nov-----62-----6.4--------?---------11.7--------187--------- N/A
4 Nov-----63-----7.1--------?---------11.1--------173--------- N/A
5 Nov-----64-----4.6--------?---------11.6--------168----------N/A
I posted my labs since admission above I will be asking my nurse tomorrow for my neutraphils since I do not have the detailed lab reports to calculate it. I am still on a regular diet. Once my counts drop they will put me on a neutrapenic diet.
I had a much better day today than yesterday. I was able to eat lunch & dinner. I have also been able to send out some thank you letters & e-mails. I still have a roommate & we are getting along real well. She may get to go home tomorrow.
I started my 2nd dose of Chemo at 8:45pm. They pre-medicated me at 8pm with 2-Zoframs & a Dexamethasone injection. This will hopefully keep the nausea away, but as I am sitting her typing I am already starting to sweat so we will see, it could be the night sweats, they are relentless. They are giving me the Valtrex as an antiviral & I am back on the Nexium, they also have me on the Decadron steriod eye drops 4 times per day.
I found this on another cancer site & it cracked me up because it is a good way to explain chemo brain with a sick sense of humor...
Chemo Brain
10) Swear to everyone that you were a blonde before you lost your hair.
9) Tell people that your brain, "temporarily shuts down during chemo to prevent excessive loss of brain cells."
8) Spend the next 20 minutes trying to actually remember and articulate #9.
7) When your brain gives out and you stumble over a sentence, look the person directly in the eye and say, "Did you catch all that?"
6) Wait, what was I talking about?
5) Look at your oncologist and say, "Whoa! You're treating me for WHAT?!?"
4) Proudly announce that, "At least it doesn't affect my ability to drive!"
3) (For the Girls) Tell everyone it gives you a chance to live in a man's shoes for a change (For the Guys) Hey, now you have a legitimate excuse to forget birthdays and anniversaries.
2) Wait, what was I talking about?
1) When all else fails, just pretend you're having flashbacks from 'Nam... even if you weren't born until 1982.
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2 comments:
hi honey, i hope your night went ok.hopefully all those meds helped the throwing up factor.how many days of treatments do you have to take this time? i hope your roommate is company for you. the kids are probably anxiously awaiting to hear how this round is going and when you will be back home.remember each hour is an hour closer to being back home.we all love you very much.you always have such a sweet smile,be sure to smile today things will get better. love you,aunt bonnie
Hi Sandi, glad to hear they're getting you the meds sooner to help with the nausea. I didn't know they used Dexamethasone on people, we use it at the vet clinic, I'll be asking my Dr's about that today. Hope you have a good day. I'll call you this evening, I love you!!
Aunt Lynn
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