My white blood cell count is down again. I was worried about it so had my blood drawn yesterday after my radiation appointment. I called this morning to get my results and learned that it has dropped since my departure from the hospital — it was 3,400 then and now it’s 1,200. It was 700 when I first was admitted to the hospital so it’s not the worst it’s ever been, but it’s low. All other blood counts are normal (like red blood cells which were replenished with my blood transfusion).
My new oncologist is not worried at this time. He says it’s just a delayed recovery from chemo. If I end up with a fever, I will call and notify him.
I had been worrying about my blood for a few days because I’ve been so tired. By early afternoon, I am fatigued and in the morning, I feel like I could keep sleeping and sleeping — even after 8-10 hours of sleep. So now this makes sense. And hopefully I will be on the mend with each day that I move further away from chemo.
Jacki Donaldson
Jacki – Remember that we’re right down the road from you!!! -KD
If only Target sold white blood cells ! One day at a time, Jacki ! Your body has been through so much, and is trying so hard to recover. Come to my house Saturday and snooze all you want.
Love, Jane
Hi Jacki- I posted a while back, I am a total stranger who happened across your site doing a search on the Melissa Etheridge performance. I am not completely familiar with the weblog format and didn’t think to check back to see my post or if it even appeared. In any case, I am only writing to tell you that you are quite incredible- your writing is so beautifully clear and honest and real. I have no doubt it will be a great help to any woman who comes across it who is experiencing the same thing. My mother had breast cancer and was a _very_ long term survivor. I am moved by your candor ,your courage., and your generosity in sharing this as you have. It sounds like you are doing well indeed, and yes from what you describe you will in fact regain strength. I have a dear dear friend who is a cancer survivor who credits Tai Chi with helping him regain his strength after chemo. Its great because you can really pace yourself according to where you are at physically and move from there- I took some Tai Chi, but am not a super experienced practitioner. In any case, I thank you on behalf of future readers for your incredible contribution in documenting your treatment and process and your perspective. You have probably done more than you know in doing so. Best wishes to you,.
Tanya