Thursday, November 5, 2009

Wednesday Blood Counts

White Blood Cells = .9

Hemoglobin = 8.1

Platelets = 120

Absolute Neutrophils Count = .765



So, what does this mean? He's slightly neutropenic (can't fight bacterial infections), doesn't need a blood transfusion yet, and is able to clot blood should he get a cut. His white blood cells and neutrophils have both come up from Monday so good news for us. : ) We were told by his doctor that this type of treatment tends to cause the blood counts to jump up and down... Let's hope he's on the up and that the down doesn't go too low.

4 comments:

  1. Glad you explained all the numbers because it's Greek to me! I am so happy he's doing well, and hope that he just keeps getting better and better!

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  2. Thanks for giving us the numbers you know they make me feel better to know what they are.
    Love to all Mom

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  3. Was his last Chemo for this round today? I can't remember...give hugs to the kids from me. Angie

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  4. Hope he stays well enough to be home! Thanks for all the updates!

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