Saw the Oncologist today as part of the regular follow-up and had some blood test done this morning for the follow-up. God is indeed Good as the blood test result was positive considering that I had just completed my seventh chemotherapy cycle last week.
When you read my report, you have to note that my chemotherapy was done only last week and not 2 or 3 weeks ago:
a) The red blood count is hovering around the same region as before and this is good, i.e. the number at least did not drop.
b) The platelet count is 71. The Oncologist says it is a good sign that the numbers did not drop far below last week’s result considering that I had just underwent chemotherapy which normally would be the case.
c) One of the numbers for the liver was elevated but within the normal range. The Oncologist is not sure what to make of it as it could be due to the chemotherapy and thus need to monitor and see what the result is like during the next blood test.
d) The white cell count is also good considering that it was only 4 days since I had the booster jab.
e) Explained to the Oncologist about me stopping the anti-nausea medication and he was inclined towards my suggestion and cut down these medication and he is also giving me one alternative to help with the queasiness.
f) As to whether the chemotherapy cycle should be spread over 2 weeks or 3 weeks, the Oncologist suggestion was to monitor my blood works and decide accordingly.
Initially, there was a little bit of scare as I received a call at about 2:30pm (my appointment was at 4pm) telling me that the Oncologist wanted to see me early as the blood result was out. I had thought that there must be some “problem” with the test result but it turns out that it is just a routine call and scheduling since the test result is already out.
No bad news… All is well and In God I Trust!
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