Marks and More

I continue to feel a bit more tired post-chemo than I have in recent weeks. The internist overseeing my treatment says that my body is having to readjust to the drugs after the two-week hiatus during my travels. Other than that, I'm doing okay. Have gained a bit of the NYC weight loss back, but that's not at all surprising since I am no longer walking 8+ hours each day in high humidity. Some of my "plumbing" continues to be temperamental, apparently a common side effect of the Vinorelbine. On the good news front, my tumour markers continue to decrease. For those who aren't familiar with the term, a tumour marker is a naturally occurring substance that can be found in the blood, urine or body tissue. It's level is elevated in the presence of cancer. Different cancers have specific and different markers. When I was first diagnosed in March, my particular marker level was 29. It is currently hovering around the 17 mark. This is very good news and another indication that the current treatment is working. Told ya I'd kick the two-year prognosis in the butt!