I went to see my oncologist today my blood count is good for my next chemo it was 7 not quite as high as the last time at 9 but 7 is good. She decided that I need to go on shots though to help boost my white blood cells. So for 4 days after chemo Monday to Thursday I have to get 1 injection a day. I called my Doctors office and they will do the injection for me for the 4 days after every treatment going forward. Thank goodness because I didn't want to have to do them myself or ask someone to do them for me. (I have a needle phobia.)
On another note thank goodness Marcel and I have good extended medical plans I cannot imagine what people do who don't have insurance. The 4 injections cost $1293.00 per 4 injections!!! Luckily our plans cover it. I have to have 4 injections after every chemo cycle and there are 6 cycles left including tomorrows session. The tricky part is my oncologist doesn't know if the shots will keep my neutraphils high enough to keep me outta the hospital on week 2 so let's cross our fingers this works.
My treatment tomorrow is at 2:15 my Dad is taking me to this treatment. Talk to you soon!
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