At today's appt., the blood work results indicated a pretty dramatic dip in some counts, including the white counts. They consulted with the Dr. at MCV while I was there and they are certain the dip is the result of side effects from the two drugs they have me on to fight off and prevent infections due to having a compromised immune system. They have taken me off those drugs and also gave me a shot of Neulasta to stimulate white cell growth (it is the same drug they gave me after chemo treatments and it was effective).
My next appt. is Wednesday and they will take another look at blood counts.
They felt pretty certain it was the drugs causing the issue and not anything indicating a recurrence of disease.
Until Wednesday, I have to behave.
Jock was out working the field when a barnstormer landed.
"I'll give you an airplane ride for £5," said the pilot.
"Sorry, cannae afford it," replied Jock.
"Tell you what," said the pilot, "I'll give you and your wife a free ride if you promise not to yell. Otherwise it'll be £10."
So up they went and the pilot rolled, looped, stalled and did all he could to scare Jock. Nothing worked and the defeated pilot finally landed the plane. Turning around to the rear seat he said, "Gotta hand it to you. For country folk you sure are brave!"
"Aye," said Jock "But ye nearly had me there when the wife fell oot!"
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