My numbers are still going up, just slowly. I had some labs done today and they are not high enough to for sure start Chemo on Wednesday but I am hopefully they will be when we check again on Monday. I am still neutropenic but I have some immune system, mejor que nada!
My CT scan showed that the original areas of inflammation are almost completely gone, but 2 new areas have now appeared. I asked the pulmonary doctor directly if it is reason for concern and she said, "no". I haven't completed the originally prescribed steroids, which clears up the inflammation, so I just have to stay on them for another 4 weeks.
Lip is not infected anymore, thank God. That is miserable, and not much you can do to make it feel better. But, this morning I cut my finger pretty bad while cutting some bread. They didn't want to do stitches because it can cause more infection since I'm still neutropenic. So, I am just washing it off 3 times a day with peroxide and keeping it wrapped tightly. I think it will be ok since I have some WBCs, so I will do my best to keep it clean and dry!
My parents are coming into town for some fall weather fun. Looking forward to a good weekend!
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