I am supposed to have 6 rounds of chemotherapy which equals to 12 chemotherapy treatments every other week meaning that I take a break every other week to give my body rest. So I believe that is why it is called "a round" - chemo week then off week - alternating weeks. I finished 7 treatments (since August 23rd) so next one, I will be done with 4 rounds on Nov. 30th. In total, I may be done in late January. The experience of this is really not easy!!! But I am hanging in there. Normally, patients going through this have lower blood cell counts, thus, having lower immune systems. So I have to stay away from what my oncologist calls the 3 M's - no malls, no movies and no metros or crowds of people. On the off weeks, I have to get injections to get my white blood cell count up and last Friday, I got my first blood transfusion to reduce my anemia. Wow, I feel much energetic. Last Tuesday I got chemo again and feel more tired as expected but comparatively, I feel much better than the first week of treatment which I already was anemic which is why I was not able to do anything until then. I now look forward to type more posts - I try to do this more!
It is really wonderful having family, co-workers, and friends reminding me that Life is still good and bringing me cheers in different ways. Thanks to all of you!! This really has made a difference for me.
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