I saw my doc yesterday and good news on two fronts: 1) my immune system is back in the green and on the upper end of normal ranges and 2) my tumor marker is down to 1,765 from 3,143 a week ago (details here). A part of me was a little disappointed in the tumor marker number because it seems like … [Read more...]
Hump Day
September 18, 2013 by 7 Comments
So they tell me I am not supposed to be feeling so hot today but I feel good! It is day 10 / hump day of cycle 2 chemo and based on cycle 1 my immune system should be crashing (I started taking antibiotics this morning as a precaution and will hopefully avoid the hospital this time!). I am not … [Read more...]
The Latest
September 14, 2013 by 13 Comments
1) News I just finished 5 days of the intensive chemo and it all went well. I was able to go in for 4 hours to the chemo room at MSK Kimmel center on an outpatient basis and KR had a crack team of folks who drove me to and from MSK and Pawling (many thanks for the rides guys!). It's day 6 of … [Read more...]
Tumor Cells – Over 90% Off!
September 9, 2013 by 29 Comments
Hey team - the last week has been great! My immune system was back along with my energy levels. I went for hikes (including a 5-mile) and practiced yoga almost every day. But here's the best part: my tumor marker (HCG), which is the best indicator of the number of live cancer cells, went from … [Read more...]
Hail the Phagocytic Laborers
September 2, 2013 by 9 Comments
After a few days in the hospital and being fed immune-building soups and snacks by my #1 nurse my immune system came back online yesterday morning (neutrophil count up above 1300 from 490) and I was release on my on recognizance. My friend Dov and his daughter Riley graciously gave me a ride home … [Read more...]
Adventures In Testicular Cancer 