It’s been 6 days since the start of the 6th cycle of chemotherapy. The body is adjusting back to “normal” and because I am off the steroid medication (only has to take for the 1st 4 days), the blood sugar level is getting easier to manage.
On the 4th day of each cycle, I have to give myself a booster jab to boost my white cell count. I was told that the body may ache because of the jab. For the first 4 cycles, the ache wasn’t really pronounced and I get by not noticing the ache. The 5th and 6th cycle was different thought. These 2 cycles, the ache is more noticeable running down the neck to the back and shoulders. It is a bit irritating but no real hassle.
Saw my surgeon on Friday, not much to report here. It was just a regular follow-up and there is really nothing much to say since my cancer is still in-operable. The next visit will be at the end of the 12th cycles and see what could be done then. There is a slight issue with the possibility of the bile duct showing early sign of occlusion but my liver function test/numbers is normal and I do not have jaundice. So, the advice is to monitor myself for signs of jaundice. Anyway, if the bile duct occlusion really does happen, the remedy is to have a stent inserted to open the bile duct. Surgeon did say I look quite well and advice me to keep a positive spirit.
The tongue, teeth and finger tips are getting more numbed but it is expected as part of my chemotherapy.
I am alright, just a little tired.
In God I Trust.
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