While counts were up last week, they were again down this week with the possibility of stopping any further chemotherapy. Ideally, I still have three treatments to complete the protocol of 12.
ANC - Absolute Neutrophil Count was again 1..0. Not high enough for treatment with that alone.
After talking the Dr., a hand count of a specific sub-set of white blood cells was done. My heart was willing to accept whatever the Lord had prepared. (But I sure wanted all the treatment possible.)
It almost seemed like it came down to one number. That is not a truth as many, many factors enter into the decisions of chemotherapy.
Returning with the hand counted results of the sub-set put me up to 1.7. I was cleared for another round. #10 is infusing as I write. I will be disconnected from the pump on Friday afternoon.
Thank you again to so many who encourage me and most of all pray for all aspects of this illness.
Reading from another blog this eveing, I was directed to Psalm 119:14 "You are my refuge and my shield. I have put my hope in your word, Sustain me according to your promise, and I will live." Repeatedly later in the chapter are further words of petition. "Look upon my suffering and deliver me, renew my life according to your promise, preserve my life, O Lord. v. 175....Let me live that I may praise you."
Praise be to God!
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The Lord is certainly a refuge, a stronghold and a rock for us! I pray for you, the ANC, and for protection and strength as tomorrow you will be disconnected again from the pump.
ReplyDeleteGod bless you, dear Linda!
Thank you, God!!! So thankful for another round... Lots of love and lots of prayers!!!!!
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