Entry September 9, 2004, Thursday

Everything went well at the doctor's office. They tested my blood and my platelets are good, white bloods count is low but at expected levels and my red blood count is lower than expected.

They're not sure why my red blood count hasn't come back up, especially since they've given me shots and put me on iron supplements. They are also surprised that I feel as good as I do with my blood levels the way they are. I guess my body is getting used to having lower levels and is adjusting.

My tumor markers were also checked and they are looking good. In July, when all this began, they were elevated pretty high, indicating that there was tumor activity in my body. Now they are described as being "normal". Normal meaning that they are at the level that everyone has all the time.

Yes, we all have things called "tumor markers" in our blood all the time, even when we're healthy. Nothing to worry about.

I got all my bug juice injected, so I'm good for another 28 days.

Feeling pretty good today, but this morning I'm tired. Maybe a side effect from all the shots I received. Not very hungry today either. OH, by the way, I gained 10 pounds this past week! All the butter-stuffed bacon paid off.