Sorry for the delay in posting. Last week I got two units of platelets and two units of red blood on Thursday and Friday , respectively. That was great so I didn't have to go to the ER over the weekend with low levels. This is normal to get the blood products now, I am at the lowest point after the chemo.
I have 0 immune system so I'm being extra careful to avoid crowds and stay indoors. Because I have no immune system, I got another mouth sore which is now infected. The lymph nodes under my jaw are super sore and the pain goes all the way up to my eye and ear. I am on different antibiotics to treat that and hopefully contain it so I don't get a fever. The also gave me a mouth rinse with liodocaine to numb the area - it is amazing!!! Hydrocodine wasn't even taking the pain away.
I have an appointment with my oncologist on Wednesday and will probably get more platelets then as well.
I have been asked often "What is next?"
-----Once I recover from the chemo, meaning all my blood levels are close to normal or not critical, then they will do a final bone marrow biopsy. After that one comes back clear then I am officially done with treatment!! Then I can get my port removed and just continue to get stronger before returning to work. All of this should be done before the end do the year.
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