Getting used to the routine

I feel like I am getting used to dealing with the chemo thing.

I am handling the pump (aka Bob) far better than I did previously.

My numbers were somewhat improved from last week, not where I want them to be, but the doctor seems comfortable. He has reduced the amount of 5FU that is in my pump so that there will be slightly less negative effect on my white blood cell count. I still live with Bob for 46 hours after treatment.

The chemo days begin with steroids. As I result, I feel good for the rest of Tuesday and all of Wednesday, but am a little bit worse the wear for Thursday and Friday. However, I have learned that keeping fairly busy keeps things in better balance.

I asked the nurse yesterday if we could change things up and have 5FU for 20 minutes at the beginning of treatment and then have 46 hours of steroids in the pump. She did not buy into that suggestion and did not bother to ask the doctor about it.

Every treatment day, I go into the treatment room and am asked if they can get anything for me. I always ask for Chinese food, but they always tell me that they don't have it this week. One of these days, maybe I can work it out.

All in all, things are going fairly well and life is good.

The book seems to be taking forever. I think we are looking at late July for the official launch.

I will keep you posted.

As always, thanks for your interest, prayers and support.