Yes, that is our word for today - thrombocytopenia. This means that Cathy has a low blood platelet count which has delayed our trip to the Block Center. She originally thought it was low white blood cells but they are fine, which is good news because she will not need the Neulasta shot in the future.
We normally have 150,000 to 450,000 platelets per milliliter of blood. Last Friday when Cathy had her blood drawn it was at 71,000. She waited 72 hours and repeated the test. Yesterday, it had only increased to 79,000. Our platelets live for ten days, the body continually renews the supply by producing new ones in the bone marrow. Per the Block Center, there is little that Cathy can do except wait.
The Block Center has rescheduled her appointment for Friday, August 23rd. They will run another blood test the day before. Please pray for restoration of her platelets and, if necessary, direction for a new treatment plan.
Gratefully,
Lori
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