Round and round we go

Another three weeks, white blood cell count low again,  and another Neulasta injection-my keen powers of observation are sensing a pattern.  Oh, and I'll be back in a couple of weeks for a recheck-bet you didn't see that coming either.

A dear friend (who is also a revered Hematopathologist) was kind enough to review my bone marrow biopsy.  The paraphrased executive summary: 'Your bone marrow has kinda been kicked in the teeth, but will likely recover given time'.  The full version was much longer and erudite, but I'll spare you the details- he agrees that tincture of time, patience, and Neulasta nudging is likely all that is needed.  Very reassuring when you realize a bone marrow is a terrible thing to lose-maybe worse than your mind...

So I won't bother you with an update for at least a couple of weeks 

Warm wishes

I'm Odd

I know what you're thinking-and this is news???  


Turns out my Oncologist has never seen a patient (after chemotherapy/stem cell transplant) who has developed a profoundly low white blood cell count requiring therapy-proof (as if you needed it) that I am in fact, odd.

Now I suspect the next thing to cross your mind is: am I willing to stoop this low just for some attention?

The truth is: no, but seems I'll be getting Neulasta injections for the foreseeable future anyway.  In Oncology this qualifies as attention, and trust me when I say there are easier ways to get it.

Synopsis: onward with injections and the medical version of 'wait and see what happens' (known as expectant observation but I was too embarrassed to write that).

Best wishes to all and I very much value and appreciate your continued interest and support.