I was told today that although my blood counts were low, I would not receive blood boosting injections. This is not deemed to be part of the protocol. Presumably the protocols suggests that you have them if they discover the situation at the 10 day check.
However, what is refreshing is that my case was brought up with the Head of Oncology later in the day and he has decided that they are appropriate for me.
The blood boosting injections have their own side effects and complications but I feel more comfortable with this approach to just sitting and hoping that the cells will raise themselves to appropriate levels in time for next week.
So, I am off to the Marsden tomorrow where they will administer the first injection and then I will have to do it myself on the following two days. This will be necessary in each successive cycle.
The moral of the story........if you are taking a cocktail of drugs then it is never enough; just add some more
:-)
I have spent the morning practicing my injecting technique on an orange. So by tomorrow I will have perfected the art.
ReplyDeleteMarigolds on - get those cheeks ready, Nurse Kitten is on her way!
I got the pleasure of giving "Mr" his injections. Necessary evil but in the long run of things his blood count stayed up so he could have all his chemo without any delays.
ReplyDeleteWait until the op, then it is an injection every day for 6 weeks by the end of that Kitten could start a new career in giving injections.
Take care and hope everything is going ok.