Tuesday, January 18, 2011

Update

Dad went in for his weekly check at the oncologist, seeing the P.A. there this time (he has seen her before and she's really nice). She was asking how he was feeling ...answer: fine...and then asking if he had any this or that (specific problems) and he kept saying no. She finally stopped and told him he should be a poster child for chemo treatment. Of course, this was not the first time Dad has heard this...his regular oncologist had previously said something like he should be their poster child. Of course, Dad was again amused!

Good news: his white blood cells have increased. Last week (before the Neulasta shot had had time to work) the WBC count was 1.67 (the average is 4.00 - 10.0). Today his count was 10.9...so he was above average!

All of his other blood work looks good, but his platelets are still low. FYI: platelets are tiny cells that are found in the blood. Their purpose is to help the blood clot. Platelets are made in the bone marrow and then they are released into the bloodstream. So our intent this week is to increase those platelets.

The next step is going to his doctor next Monday morning to get the go ahead for the next round of chemo that next day. I'll keep you all posted.
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  1. MattJanuary 18, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    thanks for the update, mom. glad to hear you are doing better, too. say hi to dad and tell him to keep plugging away.

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  2. LindaJanuary 18, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Will do, Matt. Thanks!

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  3. LauraJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    Great news! I guess your bones were doing what they were supposed to do even though it is painful. I always thought you should be the poster child for something, just wasn't sure what????

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  4. AnonymousJanuary 21, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    Leo, you just always have to be the over-achiever don't you? We are just so thankful that once again everyone over there is 'healthy'. Thanks be to God for all of His blessings as you go through this.

    Thanks for the posts Linda, and thanks to Sara for figuring out how to send me emails when you post.

    ~val

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