I'm headed to see the doctor today, to see how my blood count is doing. I sure do pray that that nupagen shot was good at it's job. All is the same around here at the cancer center. Eager to help nurses, happy and sad patients, smiling doctors, and a host of other staff and volunteers ready to assist at the blink of an eye.
My favorite nurse has come to draw my blood. She is the best at accessing my port, I never feel a thing. My blood is in her trusty hands and off to the lab to be evaluated.
By the look on the doctors face, the evaluation is good..... Yep, it's good, he explains that the white blood count numbers are up and that when those numbers drop, I am at risk of catching any infections and viruses that could lead to hospitalization or even death.......... And suddenly, that shot don't seem so bad.
So, the new drill is that I will still have my biweekly chemo sessions, with the blood being tested prior to each session, and the day after chemo, I have to come back to get a shot. This shot has the same purpose as the resent shot I received. To boost my white blood cell count. Now, every drug has side effects, so whats the story with this nulasta shot? Bone pain. Hummm, I don't think I know what bone pain feels like. Well, I suppose I will find out soon enough. Or maybe I won't feel any of that. Until then, pray for me.
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