CA125 went up 20.4 points

After second month on etoposide, I went to Outpatient Clinic yesterday and had bloodwork. Of course, my port decided to once again not to cooperate. After putting TPA in both and getting no blood, we went to Plan B which is now a go-to vein inside my left elbow. Didn't need magnesium or blood booster shots, despite both white and red cells being considered low. But CA125 went up 20.4 points to 175.6. Am scheduled for another month of oral etoposide pills, then more blood work labs and a CT Scan on March 23. We'll see what that shows. If the cancerous nodes have begun to grow Dr. Im may have to alter my chemo. I'll think about that tomorrow, Scarlet.

February is flying by

Moderate weather has been great. Love not having to shovel snow. Am into second month of etoposide oral chemo. Been experiencing a lot of stomach gas but not sure if that's from chemo or old age. Valentine's Day had my teeth cleaned (it felt so good when it was over) and then next day a vaginal check-up with gynecological oncologist. Both heads and tails are fine. Campbells are headed to Deep Creek in western Maryland for the President's Day holiday with two other families so Ruby is coming to stay at Chez Jones. Birds are emptying my feeders as fast as I fill them. Always something. But better than nothing.