Cycle of Change

Just returned from my latest chemo treatment - Day 1 of Cycle 6. My hemoglobin is back up to 130, and neutrophils are hovering around normal levels. Cancer markers are also holding steady. Have a CT scan on May 23, so will know for certain how things stand, but at this point all seems well. In the meantime, my energy level is much better than it has been for some time. Now, if only my medical team can figure out why I keep having issues with my left eye - yesterday afternoon a clear "bump" showed up on the white area of the eyeball  near the nose, likely nothing serious but it's very irritating. Have been advised to see my GP or opthamologist  if it doesn't disappear by Thurs.

Was a bit taken aback by news that this will likely be my last cycle on this cocktail, however. Yes, I will have the Day 8 treatment next Tues, unless my immune system or hemoglobin tanks again, but then that's it. Seems 6 cycles is normal for this regime. Sometimes it's extended to 8 cycles, but given my toxicity issues with the drug combo, it's doubtful I'll be getting the two "bonus" rounds unless next week's CT scan looks very, very good. An appointment is being made with my oncologist to see what the next step options will be. Must say, if nothing else, living with cancer is never boring. Something is always changing re treatment and potential treatment. And I never know from one day to the next how I'll be feeling. Guess you could say every day is something of a surprise at least in that regard.

Currently feel well enough to get at the gardening for the first time this year. Damn cats in need of litter box facilities and obese slugs with ample appetites can't have all the fun!