Counts dropped again, looks like bubbles are in my future.

Bloodwork came back, and I dropped a little more in the immune system counts.  I believe that more bubbles will be in order.  I call them bubbles because the immunoglobulins as they go out form bubbles in the bottle.  But they will come right before my 7 day cruise which i am so looking forward to.  All is well, just need a little boost to fight the fight with.

Defy

All Clear yet again! Next checkup, 6 months!

475 days ago I went into remission from my second battle with Stage IV Non-hodgkins Lymphoma.  I have had two immune system crashes, and many months of immunoglobulins, AKA Bubbles, to help boost my immune system.  Today was my second 3 month checkup since stopping the bubbles.  I received an all clear, with no evidence of disease.  I am still waiting on blood work to see where the immune system counts are, but all indications are that things are going well.  If the counts are good, the onc has mentioned taking out the port, something that has been a symbol of all that I have gone though.  It doesn't hurt, just kinda sits there, and is the catalyst to my recovery.   Hope to get good news tomorrow, but for now, I am head to checkups every 6 months now.   Couldn't be happier.

I couldn't have done this without the huge support system I have and I will always iBelieve, and never give up.

The numbers tell it all

Had my 3 month check up today, initial counts are all good.  Calcium is still a little low, but just barely.  It will be a day or two before the immune system counts are in, but all indications are going well.  I have avoided the crud that many have been posting about and those I hear in the office.  So my plan is to stay away and not catch it, so as of today, everything is going great.  Next up is a port flush in 6 weeks, and in 12 weeks we will do a CT Scan to look inside and see whats up.

All is well!!

Didn't have bubbles to take a photo of, so I just grabbed one of the lab vials :)

Come Sail Away

Cruising right along.  2014 is just around the corner and mid year I will go on my first cruise with friends, and am very much looking forward to it.  I had my appointment with the onc on Oct 31st, and for the first time forgot to post how it is going.  Oooppssss. :)  Talk about my numbers as this was my last round of Immunoglobulins, AKA bubbles.  Everything is looking good and I won't go back for a checkup until late January.  So lets see if I can cruise right on into 2014 with a good start and keep on moving forward.  All is well, here we go sending off 2013 with a bang!

iBelieve.

All Clear it is!

Today was my CT Scan to see what my system has been up to.  I checked in, drank the required lemonade flavored liquid, not real sure why that does, but I drank up.  Instead of a PET scan, had a normal CT scan with contrast.  I always look forward to getting finished so I can go eat, but since it was so close to lunchtime, I decided to get a snack and just wait for lunch.  Had a busy day at work, and didn't get the text when it came in, but my oncologist texted me that all was clear.  I cannot say how much that means to me that I get a text from my doctor telling me the results.  Certainly a great feeling, especially for the continued good results.

iBelieve!

One more round to go, then into the unknown....

Today's round of bubbles went well.  Did a good deal of napping, but probably needed it.  Was told my calcium was low, and needed to get some to help build me up.  I guess I haven't eaten the best, so thats my fault.  If it isn't that, I will take some vitamins like they said and have that help me out.  Last round of bubbles will be at the end of the month, and a PET scan coming up.  Will see what it tells me.

Bubbles number 7

Two weeks ago, my third ride in the Bike to Beat Cancer was a huge success.  I had over $1500 in sponsorship, and rode the 35 mile course without any real problems.  No flats, now that was a relief.  The course was 36.5 miles, and what started as a rainy day ended with the sun out.  Awesome day.

 

What is next?

Another round of bubbles today, no problems, and so far the cough has not returned.  Ironically, I still have a cough if I laugh, but that is better than what it was.  I have two appointments in October.  Just happens there is 5 weeks in October, and one appointment is the first week, and next is the last.  I will have a scan in October, definitely anxious to see if everything is still all clear.  Moving forward, no complaints.  Looks like two more rounds of bubbles to go.

In a couple weeks I will ride my third Bike to Beat Cancer, looking forward to it!  If you wish to donate to a great cause, please click the link below and support my ride :)

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