Stuff like "blood count, rituximab, lymphoma, white cells, red cells," are receding in my memory. On Wednesday I met with my oncologist after two months of daily therapy with vitamin B12. The big word was NORMAL. All my numbers were normal.
Since I've been absorbing B12 I've wondered if that issue had been with me previous to the cancer. I guess I'll never know but I have suspicions. I was having most of the symptoms of deficiency before I knew about the cancer. Even the faulty appendix could have been connected. The "liver of a man with bad life style" was how the technician in Poland described it as she viewed my ultra sound. Was it a liver wanting B12? The single constant complaint I've had these past two years has been "dizziness". Has it been the result of fatigue? Another B12 symptom!
It's great to speculate but let's get on with the leftovers and dealing with the grumblings of old age. My life will be blood checks once a month, daily B12 pills under the tongue and not thinking about visiting the cancer clinic until October. I'm off an running as fast as my bad knees will carry me.
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5 comments:
Super news Dave, you are amazing. Wishing you continued good health.
Cheers, Pauline and Alan
Thanks to all. It really helped to have your love and support through all this terror.
Joan
Wow. Such great news. And the B12 thing is interesting...will look into that with my physician.
Hallelujah! Good thing to 'forget'... What a feat, Dave. Good on 'ya. Can't imagine a more exhilarating bit of news anytime, but summer is coming - and what a great season to relax and kick back with a big smile on your face. You can r-e-a-l-l-y enjoy each day with a big sigh of relief, and live joyously in the moment. Congratulations!
The sharing of your personal journey through your treatment and recovery was so honest and touching Dave. Thanks for including us. The best news of all is your good health!
Have you got the trailer loaded Joan?!
Norm and Nancy
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