Energy Crisis

Here we are a week after chemo and I think I can see light at the end of the tunnel, well this tunnel anyway.

The major issue this past week has been tiredness and lack of energy. This was proven when I had my blood tests yesterday and came up with a very low white blood cell count. As a result, I had a neupogen shot yesterday and again today to build up those white blood cells. I am beginning to feel more energy already.

I played tennis yesterday and again this morning with mixed but not all negative results. Mind you, I had gone the previous 5 days undefeated. The fact that I couldn't play two days because of Bob and three days because of rain is irrelevant.

The other day, I had a sit down with the research manager to talk about diet. Well, I had a lecture about diet. I heard the word ketogenic several times. Then we turned on the television and immediately heard a commercial that started "Here's what I want for Charlie's diet." That was about dog food but it resembled what I heard before turning on the TV.

One of the things we are trying to do is to sit quietly and listen. I was listening to Cash Cab the other day and the research manager started talking about listening, thereby making it impossible to listen. Oh well.

I am now going a month without any treatment and will see the doctor on August 21. Meanwhile, I get to recover. I will have a petscan on August 13.

Thank you all for your interest, prayers and support. I am grateful for all.