Yesterday was my 5th dose of Cladribine.  Everything went well.   My 3rd shot of Campath, 30mg which is what I will be getting going forward, was done in my belly.  I think that is going to be a good site, since I don't have any pain from that shot.

My blood work results have dropped since I have started treatment.

                                     6/1/10                 6/7/10
WBC                           21,800                 10,700
Lymphocytes               19,900                    9,800
Neutrophils                    1,500                       600

If my neutrophils go below 500 I will need to take additional medication and by body will not have the ability to fight off infection.  The nurse told me going forward to be very careful with what I eat and what I do and to take precautions to prevent infection.  Frequent hand washing is the number one remedy.  The nurse told me to avoid tylenol as it will mask a fever, which is a sign I have an infection.  If I get a fever of 99.5 I will need to call the doctor.

Yesterday was a big day for doctor communication.  Mike spoke with Dr. Castro, who I see where I live, and filled in him.  Dr. Castro is ready to take over my treatement on Monday when I return to Florida.

I have today off from treatment for my birthday, today I am 57.