I was very surprised to discover my blood count had dropped ten points during the week I WAS NOT ON CHEMO! What's that about? Surely the Essiac tea couldn't work so quickly!
Dr. Y had no explanation however he did say some people recover without the help of chemo. Amazing! Here I sit with yet another thing to wonder about. Could I just simply heal just like I heal when other bugs attack?
I've agreed to begin a new round of chemo with a different regimen this Monday. That leaves me another three days to feel good. I've been considering NOT taking the chemo as scheduled. Why not wait a little longer and have another blood test in a few weeks? I wish I'd thought to bring up the idea when I was in with the doctor but Monday will do. As Dr. Y has said several times, "It's all about symptoms when we don't know exactly what we're dealing with."
More unexpected good fortune... my hair can begin to grow again. The new drugs don't cause hair loss! Looks like I'll be back to brushes and combs again. Funny! I've begun to realize a few advantages of total baldness. Super 'easy care' of course. All the hats fit. Great in the swimming pool.
4 comments:
Dave,
Two thoughts; could lifestyle (swimming, hiking, fresh air et al) be a factor?
Us bald guys need all the support we can get...thanks for that!
Sometimes one's instincts can provide the best guidance. Enjoy this beautiful weekend weather.
Cousin it
Yo, Chemo: I don't know whether, or not you should be taking the chemo on Monday -- but let me say this: when I saw the picture on your blog-site of a 66 year old bald guy pushing that giant rock, I thought "damn I need some of that cancer juice!" Does it come in quantities for much younger men of hair? Keep doing what you're doing.
Doing my mental happy dance after hearing your wonderful news. What a great healing team you have assembled Dave,you along with, Dr Y and his colleagues, Ms. Caisse, the cancer clinic folks and the multitude of family, friends and acquaintances who cheer you on. I am a big fan of team work. Go team go!
Ehhhhyup. That boulder came from Saanich to Metchosin by the Big Pusher shown. He didn't want it in his garden, which is looking grand at the moment.
Thanks for taking over the chemo sitting this week, Wayne. I'm sure you two will have the place in stitches.
Joan
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