Visit with Oncologist

Yesterday I had an appointment with my oncologist and I am happy to report that all things continue to look up. My blood work indicates that my white, red and platelet counts are normal and my liver and kidney functions are good. With the exception of some minor aches and pains (old age I fear), I am good to go! While there I received my boost shots for polio, tetanus, diphtheria, hepatitis B and Hib Vaccine. No more immunizations until May 2011 when I'll be able to receive live vaccines like chicken pox and measles. My next bone marrow biopsy is scheduled for October 28th. I am wondering how many of those I've had since this whole thing started - I think the number is somewhere around 8-10.

While I am feeling well physically, I continue to struggle with some cognition problems. Frustrating to say the least, but in all fairness, it's not the end of the world. Don't get me wrong, I'm not leaving the stove on or anything, but I often forget parts of conversations, items from the grocery store, etc. Perhaps it has something to do with my age - no one can really say. So my remedy - write everything down. Simple!

Ray and I had a wonderful vacation in Ocean City recently. Quite a few family members, including Brad, were able to make it for a visit so it was truly a special time for me. Check out the new picture of me and my siblings. I also went parasailing one day - a bucket list item for me for quite some time.