Today was a chemo day. I have to get my pump refilled and needle changed once a week. It's actually quiet easy and quick. They draw blood from the port and remove the needle. Once the blood work is back, the nurse inserts a new needle, hooks me back up and I'm on my way.
The interesting thing about today was seeing my blood results. They were fine; no worries there. They did, however, change. I had always been proud of my excellent H&H and was always a good blood donor. There was a drop this week and it's to be expected but it made me realize that I am getting treatment. I have felt really well over the last week or so and have gotten used to carrying around the pump. Still, today, seeing my blood results made me realize that although I feel good and actually don't even realize half the time that I am hooked up to a pump, that I am receiving radiation and chemo. It's a sign that the treatment is impacting me even though I don't feel so.
No one expects my blood counts to ever be an issue during my treatment and they probably won't get anywhere close to needing a transfusion. Still, it was a real eye opener today.
Stay strong! Maybe we should feed you more steak!
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