Chemo day two on Monday, Sep 15, was a world of difference from the last one. It was all due to preparation on the part of everybody. Even as we sat down with Dr Schultze, he was already telling us that I would be injected immediately, Tuesday, to help my white blood count recover. In case anyone isn't aware, chemotherapy is devastating to your white blood count, which protects our immune system. So, with low white count you get fevers, chills and less protection against disease and probably a trip to emergency. Our team had already decided to change my diet and improve hydration. That has helped, too.
More good news, I will be getting another CtScan on Oct 1. Are we measuring progress? I hope.
I know I take this dialoge in many directions and through multiple changes. It's important to me to talk about everything to encourage others to talk about what matters to them.
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Hey Uncle Mike....Just checking in with you. How are you feeling today? Kaytlin and I are headed to The Kennedy Kreiger Institute today for a check up. Even if its just a doctor's appointment she loves spending time with me. Kind of how we feel about spending time with you. Any time we get a chance to talk and laugh and have a good time is time well spent.
Love, Jeni
Mike, I am glad to be included with everyone to view your blog and your progress. From everyone at the Oregon Kiwanis Club, we were all happy to see you in your usual psostive self last Thursday. We, of course, miss you each time you cannot make it to our meetings, but as you know, we all are understanding and pray along with you. Don't hesitate to call if you or anyone in your family needs anything, mow the yard, rake leaves, stare at a wall..you name , you got it Mike.
Take Care! Jim
Hi Uncle Mike,
Good to hear your progress. You have such an awesome team and we want to do anything we can to cheer you on. Lots of love, prayers and hugs are sent your way from us.
Love,
Harley, Patty, Michelle, Kim & Richie
Mike,Thanks for encluding Rosemary
and me in your journal.We hope and
pray for your full recovery from
your cancer.We want to be in your corner all the way.We want to help in anyway possible. we told you and Carolyn that the both of you can always call us to help you both.We both value are friendship that the four of have shared,and we want this friendship to go on and on for many years to come.We will get past this problem as a team of all
your family and friends.I think I talk better than I write.I miss the golf."SO GET BETTER"
WE LOVE YOU BOTH.
Joe and Rosemary
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