Vorlon Whispers

Condition Update

My physical condition seemed to be about the same today as it was yesterday.

This afternoon I stopped by the oncologist’s office for my blood tests. You can view my updated blood test results by clicking here. I’m not really sure what it all means, but I can collect and plot the data. If you have any clue, you can clue me in.

In my discussion with the nurse over the blood test, I told her I was happy to see my white cell count high. I told her I wasn’t sure I had really gotten a Neulasta shot, when they gave it. The high white cell count assured me that they had indeed given me the right injection. I told her I just didn’t hurt as much as I normally do.

She assured me it was impossible for them to make a mistake. I did not argue with her, but from now on I’m looking it every shot they give me. At least that way I’ll be sure in my own mind.

She said my hemoglobin was a bit low and if I wanted, she could give me an Aranesp shot to raise it. Then she realized I was also getting radiation on the head, she deferred. She said it wasn’t critical and she remembered they don’t want those growth stimulators during that kind of treatment. She said it was too late to call them to check.

I asked her what she thought male radio oncologist. She said she had only spoken to him on the phone. I asked her, “Is he as arrogant on the phone as he is in person?”

She seemed not to want to say anything, but her expression gave her away. I told that he really rubbed me the wrong way.

It’ll be interesting to see if I see him again next Monday morning.

Posted by The Vorlon at March 17, 2006 6:04 PM