I want more steroids

What a difference six days of steroids make.

I was prescribed steroids to deal with an itchy rash that developed due to the Xeloda. They proved to be very effective at dealing with the rash. They also gave me energy. I mentioned to the research manager that I had a lot of energy this past weekend. She reminded me that I was taking steroids and that was likely the reason.

I had blood tests yesterday and it proved to be a very positive event, notwithstanding the fact that there was a long wait due to spillover from the Thanksgiving days off last week. Most importantly, I got a Snoopy bandaid. In addition, my blood numbers were great. My white blood cell count was in the normal range for the first time in a long while and my platelet count was better. You'll never guess this, but the research manager pointed out that this improvement was also likely due to the steroids. I guess that any tennis wins this past week will have to be marked by an asterisk to indicate that my performance was steroid enhanced.

In terms of other side effects, the hand/foot syndrome continues. My fingers feel as if they have a bandaid on them (Snoopy, of course.) My feel are reacting and I am using a lot of cream to make them survive.

We are still getting over the water incident. Our bedroom is all disheveled and we are sleeping in the guest room where there is no television. As a result, each night, I feel compelled to recreate televison programs for our entertainment When I mentioned this at the tennis court, a few of the ladies recoiled in horror imagining that I was recreating One Life to Live or Days of Our Lives or some such racy show. Hmmm, I will have to check those shows out.

Speaking of the guest bedroom, the research manager usually wakes up early and often gets to work at her desk long before I arise. The other day she said that she could not lie there any longer. What lies was she telling? Will she continue to lie in other places? Such things to have to worry about.

The other day, I went out to play tennis with my shirt inside out, A few of the women noticed and told me. I think they were hoping that I would remove my shirt to reveal my near Nadal like body. They got their wish, but I made sure that not many of the women did not see this, It would of distracted them too much!

All in all, I feel good and many people tell me that I am looking good. Next week, I will have a petscan and we will be able to tell exactly where things are.

Thank you for your interest, caring, prayers and support.