Well, today I met with Dr. Kukunoor who did a physical examine of my right axillary and said the newest tumor seemed to be a bit smaller so he wants me to get a scan, specifically a CT Scan so he can get a better idea as to how much the tumor may have shrunk. The scan is scheduled for December 1st, the day I return to Phoenix from my Thanksgiving vacation back in Pittsburgh. Depending on what the scan reveals, the chemo treatments could be extended beyond the initial 4 to up to as many as 7 total. As long as it can be determined the Chemo is working and the tumor is shrinking, those will be the determining factors.
Everything else was fine as far as my vitals were concerned and overall I feel extremly well. My eating has returned to almost normal (Thanks God, just in time for Thanksgiving) and hopefully it will stay that way.
During Fridays treatment session, my blood counts came back much improved over the prrevious weeks numbers. My WBC was up to 4.31 and NEU was 3.28. The HGB came in at 10.8 and HCT was 31.0 and PLT was 211. The RBC was 3.48, still a little low there.
The weather was beautiful after I got out of my appointment around 10:30 a.m. so I went over to Stonecreek golf course and hit 51 balls on the range after putting for about 20 minutes. I wanted to play 9 holes but the course doesn't offer a 9 hole rate and after hitting the 51 balls I was too tired to play 18 so I went home for a restful afternoon.
I get my third all day treatment this Friday, and then carry the fanny pack for the next 4 days and then I will skip my next one day treatment as I will be home and Dr. Kukunoor said that I will just get that treatment when I return to Phoenix, so I get a little break there and hopefully I will feel as normal as possible for the 11 days I am at home.
So, my next update probably won't be until after the Thanksgiving Holiday, unless something warrants otherwise!
I wish everyone a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving with family and or freinds and hope you cherish the time spent with those closest to you. I know I will!
God Bless you all!
Monday, November 10, 2008
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