Well, I was not allowed in the chemo club today due to low platelets! They were at 79 (and 100 is the minimum that they want you to have). So my last chemo will be one week from today - and trust me there is no way that I am walking out without my drug fix next time! :) I am not too fussed about the delay as my response to treatment has been so strong thus far (you can't really complain when your tumors disappear after your fourth chemo!).
After my appointment with Dr. Kass this morning, I went to the infusion room so that they could inspect my arm veins to make sure that I have accommodating veins for my chemo next week (e.g. some nice big fat ones!). They said that my veins looked fine for the administration of chemo. But to help expand them they will apply some heat next week - to which I replied - "oh, so I get the fancy heat treatment for my last round of chemo - it will be just like going to the spa". Maybe I should bring some cucumbers for my eyes?
I want to end with a sweet story. Per multiple requests, I did have on my neon pink wig today. I also had my fabulous friend Regina by my side with the infamous blue and pink ice cooler in tow. As I entered the infusion room to speak with the nurses, a very sweet man said to me, "Well, I am sorry you are here, but I am glad you are here because at my last chemo you had the brightest smile that just lit up the room. So, I am sorry you have to be here, but it was awfully nice to see that radiant smile". To which I replied, "If we put a pink wig on you, you too would have the big smile, smiling is just unavoidable when you are wearing a neon pink wig"! I think that this is a great reminder that even something that may seem small and insignificant - like a smile - can really make a difference to others. So go out and flash some smiles around today. If you need help with this, pick up a neon pink wig that should give you the push you need!
OK, now I really am ending this post - with two pictures I received that made me smile this week:
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| Laura and Roger's beautiful baby girl Polly! Could she be any sweeter? |
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| Fabulous UC alumni running the British 10K in London to raise money for study abroad student scholarships! |
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Jodi
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