Last Chemo Done!
All went as we hoped today and I had my last chemo! At least I hope it was. It's strange to have had a "last chemo" last year and then do it again. There was no fanfare, or happy photos or celebration like last time. But, as far as we know, it was the last and that does feel good. A friend tonight texted that my girlfriends and I should gather for a celebratory brunch with mimosas in a few weeks and I like that idea. :)
My numbers were great (for the situation) -- white blood cells over 3, neutrophils at 1.8. My hemoglobin is still low (just under 10) but creeping up and at the very least holding steady. They kept the chemo at the same dose as last time (60 percent), since I managed to stay out of the hospital and my numbers never dipped into the danger zone.
My oncologist wants to keep a close eye on me until my regular follow-up appointment in two weeks. I may have done well this last time not only because of the decreased dosage, but also because I had higher numbers having just gotten out of the hospital, where they gave me medicine to get my numbers up. SO, we technically don't know how this one will go. She said this last round can be pretty rough for some. We'll see what that means for me. So, I'll still go in for fluids tomorrow and every Monday, Wednesday and Friday until that follow-up appointment on the 15th, getting bloodwork each time starting next Monday.
I think that's about it! My doctor heard a slight wheezing in my lower lungs so she wants me to let her know if I get congested or start coughing. My mouth was bothering me for the last couple of days, there's no sign of thrush or any other major ailment and it's actually gotten feels much better tonight than it did even earlier today.
James will spend the weekend in Ionia again, so I'll be binge-watching one thing or another from Netflix and resting as much as possible while Daniel will likely be hard at work. On that note, better get off to bed.