Levels 09-14-10

Levels 09-14-10

(Editor's note: this was originally published with the wrong date. Hello!)

Dear Diary, er, I mean, Dear 'blog,

My levels are all OK. Click on picture to view, BACK button on browser to return here.


I am feeling better, I would say I'm pretty close to 100% now. I have been functional, as far as that goes, just not feeling completely like myself, and I would say the issue is mostly a lingering, dull headache.

I'm trying to think of how to describe it for you... lingering, dull headache... hmm.... won't go away.... hmm...... have you ever been married? It's like that.

OK, that was a joke, honey, I swear, I was kidding. Please don't hit me. Again. Please.

So, anyway, my point being that it takes longer after each successive chemo to get back to normal. Took about 6 days this time. And then after I do get back to "normal" it seems like I am more susceptible to headaches than I was previously.

Not complaining, just 'blogging, you understand.

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After my blood draw/level readout, I jetted home, wolfed down some chow and hopped on my trusty steed for a quick ride. It was late enough that I had to sprint, basically, to get in 11 miles and get back home before dark.

With regards to cycling, I definitely felt better than I did the other day, but still not exactly my best. Having said that, I hasten to add that I think the difference (cycling wise) between 2 months ago and now is due to not riding enough and therefore getting out of condition, NOT chemotherapy.

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The nurse that has drawn my blood is a contract employee. We had chatted every time I had a draw and she had told me that she and her husband were selling their house and moving somewhere else. She has been interviewing for a new job at some different locations. She still hasn't landed anywhere yet. When she took this draw, she told me it was her last day.

After she reviewed my results with me, I told her that although this journey wasn't one I would have chosen, I had certainly met some nice folks along the way, including her, and thanked her for her help. We exchanged a hug and best wishes. I hope everything works out for her.

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I notice that the nurses at the cancer center seem to enjoy their work. I'm sure that's a difficult job at times. I'm sure the terminal cases and people who really suffer present situations that are difficult to cope with. But I guess the patients who are in for a tough time are in for that tough time no matter who their nurses are. So for nurses who are good at their jobs and have good people skills, maybe it's an opportunity to make a positive difference in someone's life, at the MOST important time.

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Thanks for checking on me! Take care of yourself.