Down to 4

This is Gina checking in! Feeling ok, but a little neutropenic-- levels are (.6)...I am able to get treated though. After today I have 4 treatments left!!!! Here I come march 8th!!!

Half way done

WAHOOO! I am half way done with my chemotherapy treatments! 6 more to go. Cannot wait until March 2013. Happy Holidays everyone :)

Treatment #3

Wahoo! My counts were up so I was allowed to receive chemo yesterday. I got really sick all week from my counts being so drastically low. My neutrophils were .1 and now they are 5 thanks to four days of Neupogen shots.

Now I know why they tell you not to get sick...it's hard to shake! But, part of the chemo regimen is prednisone, which really makes you feel better. Unfortunately it also makes sleeping very challenging! I am looking forward to this weekend! Staying home in bed for a week made me stir crazy. And one of my best friends is in town from Hawaii. Here she is....xoxoxo

Neutropenia :(

Hi everyone, today was supposed to be my 3rd cycle of chemo. I feel fine, really awesome actually. But, my neutrophils count is too low to receive treatment. This is a type of white blood cell that helps you fight infection. It is a "normal thing," but is a bummer. I have to go in for shots for the next 4 days that boost my low number. In the meantime, I have to rest and follow some rules. Here are a few of them on my "necklace."