My blood counts are on the rise, and none too soon. With record temperatures predicted, I'm planning to cool off in the ocean this weekend.
I'm scheduled for a slew of tests next week, including a bone marrow biopsy next Friday. The BMB results will determine if my bone marrow is functioning normally or if I've developed myelodysplasia (abnormality of the bone marrow), a precursor to leukemia. About 7% of lymphoma patients receiving high-dose chemo will develop this disease. Cancer from chemo? Who knew?
Based on my lousy blood counts and inability to rebound, my doctor is still "concerned" that this is a possibility, but we won't know 'til we get there.
In the meantime, I'm looking forward to that ocean swim.
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