Yep, it's true. Neville the Neutrophil has gone. I now have 0.3 neutrophils, which means I am now "Neutropenic".
Because Neville would be fighting infections and germs (if he were still here) I have to be extra careful and check my temperature regularly. I have to stay away from anybody with a nasty cold, cough etc. It is also advisable that I avoid public places as much as possible (places like cinemas and public transport). If I developed a temperature, I may have to go into hospital to have antibiotics, as my body will have very little means of getting rid of the infection on its own.
I cannot have anything to make my neutrophils come back, it is just a case of waiting for my body to make some more.
I have been away from hospital for a week now, and I have been really well. I have been pretty tired, but as long as I'm not feeling sick, I can't complain. Thumbs up!
Also, another bit of random news, my hair is slowly starting to grow back. Its a bit like baby hair at the moment, its only fine, not a full head of hair yet. BUT... I told ya dad, my hair grows back ;) ... couldn't be the sexiest skinhead forever, I think I'll pass the glory to somebody else!
On Monday (17th May 2010) I will be going back to UCLH for a few days of chemo. I have had this drug before, just in a smaller dose.
On Tuesday, I will be having a bone-marrow test and a lumbar puncture to see how things are going. I will be knocked out for these procedures. I have had so many of them now that the thought of it doesn't faze me in the slightest.
HERE IS WHERE YOU COME IN. When I get knocked out, I tend to do something amusing. I have sung the national anthem, told jokes and debated about football. I am kinda running out of ideas... care to post any suggestions as comments?
I will try to post another blog entry whilst I am in hospital, but don't hold me to it, as I might not feel well enough to write. If I do post anything, I will tell you about what I did on Tuesday.
Hopefully Neville will be back with us soon. I hope my explanation of Neutropenia wasn't too confusing.
From your sexiest skinhead (but not for too much longer, we hope)
Andrew
:)
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Hi Andy,
ReplyDeleteI came across your blog via the NKS website as my son goes to the school. I just wanted to say I think your blog is great, you are an incredibly brave person and a huge inspiration to everyone. Best of luck with the next round of chemo, we will be thinking of you and wish you a really speedy recovery.
Keep us posted.
:-)
Top man Andy! You are so couragous in your fight and in creating a blog. You put alot of people to shame, stay strong!! x
ReplyDeleteWe are very happy to have met you and grown close to you and your family whilst going through the same things..you are an inspiration and your blog is fantastic andrew, i look forward to seeing you in clinic sometimes, take care, stay strong, love to mum and dad, cole and julie xxx
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