Chemo is sucking the life right out of me...literally!
I went to the cancer center today and they were confused as to why I was there. The nurse brings me back and asks me, "So, why are you here today?" I responded with, "Because I was told by my doctor that I was to come in today and check my CBC." Trust me, I don't show up to have my blood taken voluntarily. The nurse hesitated. Finally, she talked to my doctor's assistant and she told her to check my counts.
The nurse couldn't believe the results. All of my counts were low (I guess I should look really bad or something). I will start back on my Neupogen injections for the white count and tomorrow have both a platelet transfusion and now my first blood transfusion. Thank God I had my counts checked. All of this really freaks me out. I shouldn't have gone by myself. I started shaking. I had to go to the hospital again for my cross match. I had left the house at 10:45 am and got home three hours later.
I'm still nervous.
Jim will take other day off to be with me. I feel bad, but at the same time I really need him.
Please pray once again that my veins will cooperate. My consultation regarding a port isn't until Friday. My transfusions start at 9 am tomorrow.
Off to go drink water...
"Fear not, for I am with you; Be not dismayed for I am your God. I will strengthen you, Yes, I will help you, I will uphold you with My righteous (victorious) right hand." Isaiah 41:10
During Treatment-Aug 2011
During Treatment - Aug. 2009
December 2008
A Wonderful Gift
As soon as I realized I was going to have surgery I knew I wanted to have family pictures taken. This was the best gift I could've been given. We had so much fun. If I ever doubt what I am fighting for it is for more days like this one. I encourage you to go and check out the following link to see a slide show. Turn up your speakers to your computer and enjoy the music. It is very fitting.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
http://www.balboaphotography.com/Slideshows/MurphyFamily/
You can select the shopping cart icon and see more of the photos.
3 comments:
Traci, I am so sorry to hear about everything you continue to go through. You are in my thoughts... in my prayers... I love you, dear cousin!
Dear Traci,
We have never met, but it's not too late. (c: My husband, Jim, and I started attending OBCC in the spring of 2008. We are now members and involved in various ministries.
Nearly every week I read excerpts from your Blog on the OBCC Prayer List. I pray for you. My heart breaks for you when things are bad and I rejoice at the occasional good news and your faithfulness to God and your honesty with "us."
This week I heard/read about a doctor you may not have heard about. Perhaps what he has available will be of interest and (most hopefully)of benefit http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H0ibsoqjPac
I do hope we can meet sometime, but I understand how depleted you feel at this time.
Love and God bless,
Gayle
Trac, I am so sorry I have not been in contact. Life got busy, without all the details.
I want you to know I continue to pray for you all the time and think of you often, even though.
I love you!
hugs,
Veronica
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