4/5/10 Update

Hello everyone! Due to low white blood count (supposed to be 1000 and I was 700), I was only able to receive one chemo and my zometa IV for bone. I then had to call to see what to do in the meantime to build my white blood count back up since next week is my bye week. Per the clinical nursing staff, nothing until I return on the 19th of April. At that time, based on my labs they will either cut back on the amounts of chemo that I receive for two of them under the clinical trials or receive a shot for the next 3 days that will build the white count back up. There is nothing you can eat except to try and eat healthy, walk a little if possible and drink plenty of fluids. I am drinking the boost, I had a banana milkshake last night so my potassium level has come back some. I'm to stay out of crowds, away from children and not be around anyone that has a cold/virus, etc. Anyone preparing food must keep washing their hands. Did you guys know that when someone is going thru chemo, the chemo patient cannot have any fresh flowers and their clothing has to be washed in hot water twice for 2 days after chemo? You find out all kinds of things you never knew when going thru this, so just thought I would share. Thanks for the prayers, emails and calls. Love to everyone, Janice