The FANTASTIC news we've been waiting for, my stem cells have successfully engraft, and my neutrophil count is up to 0.5. It's very likely the count will continue to rise, and I'll soon be out of isolation....yippppie!! How great does that feel...Len and I both had tears in our eyes!!
.........and just when I thought I'd seen it all, along comes synthetic saliva...in an aerosol can. I've still got a dry mouth due to the chemo, and this has been offered to me as the solution to all my woes. You spray it directly into your mouth. It is literally like having someone spit on your tongue!! I've got natural flavour (whatever that means), but it does apparently come in 'bronchitis' and 'pneumonia' flavours for a special treat!!
You know what, who cares, MY STEM CELLS HAVE ENGRAFT!!!!!!!
Fantastic news! We look forward to seeing you very soon. Lots of love from all of us, although as before not Al, (Mum, don't be gay!).
ReplyDeleteGreat news ... :-) Keith
ReplyDeleteThe only way is up! Good title for a song. As for spray can saliva...who thought of that???? speechless! Glad rollercoaster going in right direction!
ReplyDeleteWell done mate.
ReplyDeleteHooray, hooray, hooray! Massive cheers from the Walders. We are so happy for you! Now, hopefully soon you'll be off the canned spit! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat result. Will try to Skype tonight or tomorrow - our broadband be down this week.
ReplyDeleteGreat news, all our love, hugs and kisses - the Staveley family...
ReplyDeleteFantastic news Patrick keep taking the aerosol but let us know how the others tast as well :) :)
ReplyDeleteCheers
Geo
Fab news Pat - 3 flavours!
ReplyDeleteDunno what the other stuff is you're excited about but spit in a can sounds lovely! ;-)
I'm so pleased the stem cells have been a success!
ReplyDeleteThe side effects of all the treament sound pretty grim and you have been a trooper. Are you using a non-irritant toothpaste alongside the artificial saliva? If you are still suffering from a dry mouth a non-foaming toothpaste which is Sodium Lauryl Sulfate (SLS) free such as sensodyne pronamel or biotene can really help reduce irritation and help with the dryness.I have used it with a few patients post chemo and they have reported it helps.
Lots of love to you, Lena & Marcus
Helen