[Patricia Shull]

I get 3 shots per day for 5 days. I am exhausted almost constantly. Sometimes my heart sounds like it is bursting through my chest. My Hemoglobin is 8. My rbc 2.2 and wbc 1.0 I start my 4th cycle on Vidaza on Monday.

I have learned to sit and rest as much as I am up and around. I lean on the kitchen island while preparing dinner. I sleep about 8-9 hours every night. About 3 months ago, I found that sleeping in an upright lounge chair gave me more energy in the morning. I have a designated sewing room with a TV where I can just sit and enjoy sewing.

What I learned that has helped me most, is meditation. I breathe deeply and just tell my body that it is strong and healthy. I can almost do this in less than a minute. It gives me energy for some reason.

My best aid, though, is a 53 year marriage to my almost sainted husband.

Hang in there.

♥️Pat

[Patricia Shull]

Mer St Pierre

Thank you for the upbeat news. Read your post 3 times just to feel better!

I see my oncologist again on Monday, After bloodwork, and then back to Infusion Center.

I’m being treated in Houston. We are taking a big hit with the Covid 19 virus Right now and I worry about possible infection. My husband, who received his last chemo for pancreatic cancer and I are laying low to avoid infection.

Thanks for the encouragement. Sounds like you are going to beat this.

♥️Pat

[Patricia Shull]

Cliff

My husband still has his from Pacreatic Cancer. He was one of the lucky ones. Still has to have it flushed every six weeks.

Pat

[Patricia Shull]

Cliff

Thanks for the info. My doctors are considering a port and IV for me too. I have nasty pain in my arms after injections for about 2 weeks. Gives me encouragement.

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