All-Time Low [total: day 117/ chemo-cycle 3: day 15]

"The last few days have mainly consisted of an early drive to the hospital to get my blood tested. I have changed the procedure this time. It's not my family doctor visiting me, but myself being driven to the hospital. By doing so the blood is not taken out of my veins, but can be taken out of my finger tips. That is a lot easier for me, especially with these low numbers of red blood cells. Additionally I can immediately get the numbers waiting in the laboratory where the assistant took the blood sample.

Today P., one of the younger doctors, asked me whether I was the bank robber the German police are searching these days. It must have been my look: The head scarf I wear in addition with the mask over my mouth can lead to the impression of a terrorist. But it's just protecting my life as I am heavily at risk with my blood count.

After returning home the days continued in staying at home, sleeping and reading, watching TV or listening to music. Thus not much diversion.

The condition of my mouth has become worse for the last few days. I can hardly swallow. I have to take the anaestethical pills again as there are quite a few locations in my mouth where the skin has come off.

The daily blood check reveals an all-time low of platelets today: still just 12.000. Also the white blood cells are quite low: 1.100 in total. Nevertheless my doctors vote for the giving of Bleomycin tomorrow."

• ‹ previous
• 29 of 29