15 Days Down

Well, round three is nearly done, although that's not really true.  The next three or four days, if the pattern is any indication as it has been, will be the real impact of the round.

I have Neulasta tomorrow, then three days of steroids with their various side effects.  Also for this round my red blood cells are moderately low.  The red blood cells deliver oxygenated blood to all my body tissue.  With a shortage of RBCs this process is slower and inefficient resulting in...low energy and the potential for light headedness.  

My guess is that, like before, I'll take a few days off blogging, as well as most other things.

Not weighing on my mind is the fact that if I had elected for the three round treatment that I would be done today (surprisingly).  I guess you can handle what you're mentally prepared for.

But aside from all my griping, I want to take a moment now to say thank you to everyone, near and far, from those I've known to years to others who I've never met but care none-the-less.  The outpouring of thoughtful support in myriad ways has continually lifted me and kept me going.

For all the food, prayers, gifts, treats, visits, phone calls, emails; in the very beginning but still now, remembering, asking, and caring, thank you!

And happy summer kickoff and memorial day!