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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Something good for the system

Bubbles Bubbles Bubbles

Today was appointment day for my next round of immunoglobulins, aka bubbles.  Easy day, but I did sleep a bit of the day away.  My onc did not see me today, but I had them ask about putting me back on meds due to the cough I cannot shake.  This one was a bit different as it was mostly dry and I did not have the congestion or sinus problem like the last time.  Allergies?  Don't know, never been tested.  Might be a consideration for the future though.  We'll see how the cough goes, hoping that it goes away, I have to do some bike training!  Next appointment in 4 weeks.  Weeeeeeeeee

That bottle went fast!

Good results on counts, bubbles are doing their job

Had the latest round of bubbles today, which also meant I got to see my onc.  Everything has gone up to good levels.  I have had a tough time with getting sick this year, so the onc put me back on two meds to help my immune system fight and hopefully get rid of this cough I have been plagued with.  Onc is also going to do my immunoglobulins every 8 weeks instead of 4 now.  Next scan will be in October.  All is looking good!!  Anyone can give up!!

Bubbles

All Clear!!!

Had my CT scan yesterday, got an all clear in the results.  Hope to sail on down this road for a while.  Still dealing with a dreaded cough.  Can't seem to shake it, just doing the best I can.  But I'll take that with an all clear result, and see what happens next time.

iBelieve!

Counts are up!

Had my third round of bubbles, also know as immunoglobulins, and happy to say that my counts are up.  Today I woke up with a bit of a cough/sore throat, hoping that it is just allergies or something else. This year has been a tough battle so far with being sick, but hopefully the counts will continue to go up and I will bounce back yet again.  The onc said that was a good sign, and for now the marrow is still hanging in there.  Next scan is in June, looking forward to more good news.

Bubbles / Immunoglobulins / IVIg, the many names for the boost I need