Monday 24 November 2008

Fourth Chemo


Dr. Litor is back. Hooray!

She agreed with my GP. I had an intestinal problem last week. Not a blockage, but not enough throughput. Or something like that.

And she told me to forget the tons of paracetamol and just take the pred for the joint pains. (Meanwhile, I had the prescription refilled and I have a lifetime supply of paracetamol. I guess the city pharmacist didn't read the "5 days" part.)

And I don't have to peel my fruit. I can eat it the way I always eat it.

And I can do anything I feel like, including jogging. I know I can no longer get around my 1.7 km "track" (just over a mile) but walk and run will do it. I have to do something before I fall apart.

And I can go to Spain as long as I have a doctor available. I figure John's, my brother-in-law's, oncologist will take me in, if necessary.

And -- ready? -- My CA-125 is down to 230!!

I'm eating today, again, too.

Two more chemo sessions, a scan, surgery a month after the last chemo, if ready, then more chemo. I have a terrible feeling this could interfere with my skiing this year.

3 comments:

  1. Sounds like things are looking up. Spain eh? Room in your suitcase for me?

    Skiing - there's always next year. At least you'll be ready for hiking in the spring.

    Keep up the good work!

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  2. Doing the *happy blood test is getting better and better* dance!!!

    Spain should be very nice. Enjoy it!

    Yay for all the other good news too!

    Laura

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  3. Woo hoo! All good news, I love it.

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