Blood Test Results and A Visit to the GP

I asked for unscheduled blood tests on Friday so that I could gauge where I am in relation to be immune system capability and haemoglobin levels.

The haemoglobin levels are still pretty good.  At 13 they are just below normal, which is 14-16 for men.  I am still taking iron tablets to aid this as a counterweight to the effect of the tumour.

The neutrophils, which are key to fighting infection, are still low (at 2.6) but on their way up and reasonable considering I have just finished chemotherapy. So, it's not yet time to start jumping into swimming pools or catching the rush hour train, but I am heading in the right direction.

I managed to squeeze in a visit to the GP today.  As I have mentioned before, she is probably the best GP I have come across and is blessed with the listening skills that were not bequeathed to me.  The point of the visit was just to bring her up to speed, but I had not intended on going today.  Her popularity means that there is a Monday morning "scrum down" for appointments with her and I keep on forgetting or being otherwise indisposed. So, I made the effort this morning to go to the doctor's first thing to make an appointment and was surprised when one landed at my feet for the day.

That's enough appointments for them moment, I have collected them like TVs recently, so I will concentrate on other issues.

The next few days before I go on holiday will be exceptionally busy, but I hope to find time to have a thrash around in the gym too.