Round 3: Kate 3, Chemo 0
Well, I continue to kick cancer's butt for the most part. During my regular check up with Dr. Huff, oncologist, I found out my white blood cell counts (WBC) are up well above normal ranges as are my baby WBC parts in progress so I went from severly compromised to superhuman immune system. Okay, let's be honest, today's treatment will likely bring me down into normal ranges but Dr. Huff said no more Neulasta (bony pain shot) and I will get antibiotics at my next treatment to protect from infection. And my hematocrit went up one whole point (40%)...must be a product of my stellar trail run on Section 16! :) Also, pulmonary function tests were okay, basically I went from athlete to average person status but no reason for concern at this point. This is me calling dad to tell him I am doing okay...he always gets a call after my doctors appointment before chemo! :)

And, Mandy played hookey and hung out with me at chemo...I am not sure whether work or chemo is more exciting but I was sure glad to have her company! Mom is in town again too but off eating her hospital cafeteria breakfast. For some reason she really likes eating at the hospital?!

After chemo we went to lunch at Wooglin's (food still tastes normal for the first 24 hours after chemo), I went to a professional seminar on ED (eating disorders) and was so excited to already know all of the information presented...I really am becoming a specialist!, and then Mandy and Col (favorite dog in Colorado) came over for a walk. It's super cold (3osF) but was so nice to get fresh air. I know I am doing well because I am staying active. Oh, and Anne sent Jeremy downtown with individually wrapped lasagna portions for me (my favorite one of her meals!)...thanks Anne!!! :)