Saba Beats Cancer

I cannot say enough about the nurses and the staff here at MD Anderson. They are truly amazing and work so hard to make sure we are getting better and staying comfortable. It is overwhelming at times - but we are working on the nausea, adding different drugs -they make sure we understand everything and what is happening at all times. When I was getting the spinal yesterday, the nurse held my hand - it was such a compassionate moment - means a lot. Going through hell surrounded by angels. Interesting thing yesterday. I am a twitcher when I sleep.  People who have sat next to me have no doubt seen me do a full spaz out after falling asleep on the airplane.  It's funny to watch. Unless you fall asleep in the middle of your spinal and do a little twitch and freak the hell out of everyone in the room.  Important safety tip - don't go fall off a ladder in your sleep in the middle of a spinal. Don't know if it is the situation or the chemicals but I am definitely a lot mor...

Doc O the Day just flew by and said yes - I am doing great and things are on track to get me out on Wednesday. Oh glorious Wednesday. I can sleep in my own bed not hooked to some fucker and not getting blood drawn at 4:00 AM.  And they can't use the ports installed in my arm because the chemo would affect the blood sample. So they have to stick me twice a day to ensure I look like a proper heroin addict right about now. Add the blood thinner they inject in my stomach before dinner and wow - I love the needles. But I feel OK. And blood work looks good - White blood cells - 7.9   should be between 4-11 Red blood cells are low - 3.69 should be 4.5-6 Platelets - 304 should be between 140-440 Hemoglobin - 9.9 should be 14-18 But nothing to worry about - all is on track. And I am still good for Wednesday. The change of chemo happened later this morning at 3:30 and actually should be starting at 6:00 this morning so I could, in theory, get some sleep. Bruce Willis movi...