So I know I said no news was good news… but good new is ALSO good news and I had to thank everyone for their prayers. I had my blood testing done yesterday to be sure it was safe to travel. And not only hadn’t my platelet count fallen, it actually rose to the highest level it’s been since January! (Got to a “78” this time.) I’m working my way up to the magic “100” I need for more treatment options. When combined with the dropping tumor count from earlier in the month, that all seems to indicate the treatments are working and getting things back under control.
The doctors were glad we were traveling, as good spirits are an important part of getting through difficult diseases. They were especially glad the test results were positive, and are hopeful I’ll have no issues on the trip. After seven months of fighting cancer, I’m so glad God worked so much out to be able to escape and rest!
As a side, we heard papaya was good for platelets. Been munching on those in the picture here for a few days now. Maybe there’s something to that… I’ll keep eating papaya for now!
God bless, and thanks for all your prayers. I’m schedule for my next round of treatment after we get back on May 3rd and will continue these updates when we return.
Until then,
Merci très beaucoup!