Ok, special update. Today I went to Harborview for a blood test. They like to check electrolyte, sodium, white blood cell etc levels on a regular basis with chemo patients. The results of today's test are exactly what we would expect them to be at this stage of the treatment.
White blood cells are the body's front line of immune defense. The more the better. The standard white blood cell count for a healthy person ranges from 1.8 to 7.0. My count is 0.86. Basically, I don't have an immune system right now. ...horrah ; ) Blessed, as I am, I have a clean hospitable apartment to live in. Being locked up here won't be so bad. I can't go to public places, restaurants, stores, library etc for a while... probably until I'm done with treatment.
VISITORS:
I LOVE my visitors. But I have to ask anyone who has been sick or overly exposed to a sick somebody to wait until they are feeling better to come see me. Nurse Chinn says that she'll drive away sniffly visitors with a stick! She's sweet. The consequences of my catching a cold, infection or fever of 100.4 or higher is an immediate trip to the emergency room. They even told me not to pet the cats... ugh!
It's lame, but it's the road to what they're saying is an almost sure recovery from cancer... so be patient through this with me. Thanks guys!
Go Team!
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