We really are revelling in the good days...
Chemotherapy went well today. A little bit longer than normal but that is because Jimmy had the extra orange chemo and this treatment is done with a drip, quite a few actually.
His white blood cell count is up to 4.5, quite amazing. From 1.2 to 2.8 and today 4.5! A little bloods education: A normal white blood cell count (immunity) is between 4 and 11. A normal red blood cell count or haemoglobin (anaemia) is between 13 and 18 for men and Jimmy's is 9.6. Normal platelets is between 150 and 400 and Jimmy's is 268. He also still has no back pain although he did wake up with a bit of gout this morning but it's all good now. It is after 8pm and no signs of any side effects from the orange chemo he had today....in fact I can't stop smiling.
Jimmy is feeling so good that he has even started talking about having a party for his 50th in September. He will probably be in isolation on his birthday but he is planning on celebrating at the end of September.
My blessings today.....we are so blessed.
2 comments:
WICKED WICKED NEWS ..... I'm so so pleased to be reading this wonderful blog today - no wonder you're smiling so much - relief, phew!! Onwards and upwards, each day, slowly, slowly ..... but you're getting there - and wow, Jimbo - FIFTY this year .... well, I sure do hope that you'll be over the worst by then and be able to celebrate your birthday in style. Enjoy the rest of your week and here's to another painfree weekend xxxx
Great news. So glad Jimmy (and you) are having a great week. Xxx
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