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| June 4th, 2005 | Meeting Essie | ||
Before I receive my chemo, I have blood work done and an appointment with Dr. N’s physician’s assistant, Essie. This is to make certain that I am healthy enough to receive that day’s treatment. There is a routine to these appointments. First, my vitals are taken and I am weighed (hmmm. I seem to have gained a few pounds.) Then, I’m given a sheet of paper with a list of symptoms on them. On a scale of 1 to 10, I am to report my experience with these symptoms. Nausea? Thanks to Emend, 0! Pain? No, I haven’t really been experiencing any pain. Just from the Neulasta. I’ll give it a 2. No tingling in my fingers or toes. No hot flashes. That about does it. Essie came in with the results from my blood work. My hemoglobin is low, which means I will need a red blood cell booster. She is going to have Dr. N order a shot of Aranesp. This will help to combat anemia. My liver levels are slightly elevated, but are fine enough to continue treatment. She does a quick examination of my body and asks about my activity level. I’m informed that I am more active than she is (I doubt that.) Finally, I’m given the green light to go to the hospital and have round three.
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