Chemo 3 Complete

Completed chemo 3 this morning. My white counts were at 1000 prior to the treatment with Neutrophils at 290. This is a scary place to be right at treatment time. My Dr's assistant was not inclined to give me Neupogen prior to the weekend. As such I was prepared to not take my Chemo. After a second consult, she agreed to give me Neulasta tomorrow. Neulasta is like a time release version of Neupogen. This will give me confidence to fight infection through the weekend. So I need to get through tonight without a fever to avoid the hospital. Cross your fingers.

Neupogen has a side effect associated with the B in ABVD. They must be administered 24 hours apart. I would have much rather taken the Neulasta first followed by the Chemo, but apparently the toxicity risk it just too great.

I have a low grade headache and am going into standard headache mode.

Massive thanks to Scott Sears and Flyte for hosting Karen's birthday dinner present. They even took extra care in the kitchen to ensure sanitary conditions for my condition. I don't deserve such good friends. Scott you are truly a good one. Thanks for topping off a perfect day.