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Old 07-05-2008, 04:48 PM #11
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Keri,

Thanks for the update. I too hope that things continue to go well.
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Keri -- I will be thinking of you and sending positive thoughts. Thanks for keeping us posted -- I'm glad to know the staff is awesome. That just makes being in the hospital so much better. Natalie
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Well, a few hours ago I had my fourth and final dose of the chemo! And I feel fine. I have not gotten sick. I'm very shocked, as I had been quite anxious, b/c it seems many people get hit by the sickness between days 3 and 4. Some people also have a delayed reaction - so I am not 1000% out of the woods yet as far as the chemo side effects.

It's now 3:30 here in Baltimore...and about 9pm tonight I am scheduled to go home. Everything went according to schedule.

My "worst" symptom during the treatment was a nasty odd headache. Friday night I also had a bout of vertigo but it wasn't too horrible and I went to sleep.

So, just wanted to update you. In the next few days I can expect my blood counts to drop (white count down to zero)....then a few days after that, I will receive a growth hormone which will stimulate bringing back the immune system and my numbers back up. If all goes well, I will be home in about 2 weeks or so.



Hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July. I know I did!!!

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Thanks for the update Keri and I am happy to hear that you are doing good so far!

Hang in there and check in when you can!!
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You'll never forget this holiday weekend ever again! I wish you the best of luck as you continue through your treatment.

I am also one of those people that is thankful that you are also chronicling your adventure through this whole process. It's so new that it's great to be able to read about someone else who is actually going through it.

Best of everything to you,
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Thanks for the update Keri!

Continuing to cross all fingers and toes, along with the usual prayers and good wishes, to help you make it through this without incident, and reap the benefits!
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Keri, Thank you for letting us go with you on this journey. You are inspiring!!
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Keri, so glad to hear from you and that you are doing so well. Bravo!! Thanks for keeping in touch. I wish you the very best in your journey.
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