Opdivo Infusion #2
Hey Y'all! I thought I'd get on here and give a little health update. It's been a while since my last post. I have received two Immunotherapy infusions of Opdivo. My first infusion was in September and the second one was on last Thursday. Both infusions went really well! I have been experiencing mild side effects such as fatigue and body aches/ muscle and joint soreness. But, other than that I am doing great. I have been getting my blood drawn every Friday to monitor my neutrophil levels. So far they have remained stable. This is great because, decreased white blood cell and neutrophil counts were what caused me to get really sick on my last immunotherapy of Keytruda. I am very excited for these results and pray that my counts continue to remain stable.
The next steps are to continue to monitor my counts and if all is well then I will receive another infusion next month. The goal is to continue with immunotherapy coupled with the target therapy pills I have been on to try and eliminate all cancer cells. I am thankful to say that lately I have been feeling pretty good. I have been completing school work from home and even been feeling good enough to exercise! GOD IS GOOD Y'ALL!! I am so grateful for these improvements in my health and even more grateful for the love and support from you all. Your thoughts, prayers, and support do not go unnoticed :)
Specific Prayer Requests:
That my neutrophil and white blood cell counts remain stable.
That I experience less/ no fatigue and joint pain.
That I do not experience side effects from the immunotherapy.
That the current treatment of immunotherapy and target therapy pills will kill every cancer cell in my body.
That I can remain on the target therapy pills for a VERY long time.
That my future scans are clear.
That God will calm all anxiety, stress and worry.
That my family and I are filled with the peace of God during this time.
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