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slipslidingaway

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18. It is all too easy to get caught up in the details of the moment ...
Tue Nov 8, 2016, 12:11 AM
Nov 2016

I constantly need to remind myself not to grasp one moment in time and worry too much, but it is so hard!!! A few months ago my husband's WBC, hemoglobin and platelets all dropped at the same time. For someone who has undergone two transplants for acute leukemia that was a pretty scary time, all we could do was wait for the next test, which thankfully showed improvement.

We are all probably much better at giving advice than we are following advice

It appears your husband's situation has improved and I hope that trend continues, even if there are bumps in the road ahead. We need to keep in mind the long term trend, but also be aware of an early signs that need to be addressed. Needless to say it is a challenge!



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John done with chemo Oct 19th [View all] Marthe48 Nov 2016 OP
I did not know there was a specific "end of chemo" experience dixiegrrrrl Nov 2016 #1
John finished 6 months Marthe48 Nov 2016 #6
I didn't take the recommended chemo treatment so can't help you. sinkingfeeling Nov 2016 #2
Probably radiation Marthe48 Nov 2016 #7
Judge recovery by the week, not day to day. alfredo Nov 2016 #3
I've read your earlier posts Marthe48 Nov 2016 #8
Keep us posted. alfredo Nov 2016 #10
Sports Marthe48 Nov 2016 #11
Thanks. alfredo Nov 2016 #13
So many variables, cancers, type drugs, dosages, etc etc but ... moonscape Nov 2016 #5
Can only speak as a caregiver but I do not think there is ever an end date ... slipslidingaway Nov 2016 #14
Thank you Marthe48 Nov 2016 #15
It is all too easy to get caught up in the details of the moment ... slipslidingaway Nov 2016 #18
It will just take time. PennyK Nov 2016 #16
Hang in there, PennyK Marthe48 Nov 2016 #17
As I say, judge it week to week. alfredo Nov 2016 #17
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